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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
HR-VP830U
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MULTI BRAND
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
INSTRUCTIONS
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Serial No. which is
located on the rear of cabinet. Retain
this information for future reference.
Model No.
HR-VP830U/U(C)
Serial No.
PU30425-1820
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing the JVC VHS video cassette recorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions
contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new VCR.
CAUTIONS
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
Failure to heed the following precautions may result in
damage to the VCR, remote control or video cassette.
1. DO NOT place the VCR . . .
... in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or
humidity.
... in direct sunlight.
... in a dusty environment.
... in an environment where strong magnetic fields are
generated.
... on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.
2. DO NOT block the VCR’s ventilation openings.
3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the VCR or remote control.
4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the
VCR or remote control.
5. AVOID violent shocks to the VCR during transport.
**MOISTURE CONDENSATION
Moisture in the air will condense on the VCR when you move it
from a cold place to a warm place, or under extremely humid
conditions—just as water droplets form on the surface of a glass
filled with cold liquid. Moisture condensation on the head drum
will cause damage to the tape. In conditions where condensation may occur, keep the VCR’s power turned on for a few
hours to let the moisture dry before inserting a tape.
**ABOUT HEAD CLEANING
Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads
may cause the playback picture to become blurred or interrupted. Be sure to contact your nearest JVC dealer if such
troubles occur.
This video cassette recorder should be used with AC
120V`, 60Hz only.
To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, DO NOT use
any other power source.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION:
POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE
LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE
CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER
JUSQU'AU FOND.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular,
specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building, as close to the point of
cable entry as practical.
VCR Plus+C3 and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.
The VCR Plus+C3 system is manufactured under licence from
Gemstar Development Corporation.
DSSTM is an official trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of GM
Hughes Electronics .
CAUTION:
Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void
user's authority to operate the equipment.
n Cassettes marked "VHS" (or "S-VHS") can be used with this
video cassette recorder. However, only "VHS" recordings can
be played back in this model.
n HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.
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IMPORTANT PRODUCT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But
improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire
hazards. This product has been engineered and manufactured
to assure your personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in
safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its installation,
use and servicing.
ATTENTION:
5. Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation.
To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it
from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or
covered.
• Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed,
sofa, rug or other similar surface.
• Do not place the product in a built-in installation such as a
bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting
The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on your
product and its operating instructions. For your safety, please
read all the safety and operating instructions before you operate
this product and keep this booklet for future reference.
ANTENNA INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding
INSTALLATION
1. Grounding or Polarization
(A) Your product may be equipped with a polarized alternatingcurrent line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the
other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way.
This is a safety feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try
reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not
defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
(B) Your product may be equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type
plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will
only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety
feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not
defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.
2. Power Sources
Operate your product only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of
power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or
local power company. If your product is intended to operate
from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating
instructions.
3. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.
4. Power Cord Protection
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely
to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against
them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the
product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as
to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up
static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper
grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of
the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding
connectors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding
electrode.
2. Lightning
For added protection for this product during a lightning storm,
or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of
time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna
or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to
lightning and power-line surges.
3. Power Lines
An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity
of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits,
or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When
installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be
taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as
contact with them might be fatal.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70
ANTENNA
LEAD IN WIRE
GROUND CLAMP
ELECTRIC SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION
810-20)
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART H)
NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
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USE
SERVICING
1. Accessories
1. Servicing
To avoid personal injury:
• Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table. It may fall, causing serious injury to a child
or adult, and serious damage to the product.
• Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product.
• Use a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
any mounting of the product.
• Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds or
deep-pile carpets.
If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked
change in performance and you are unable to restore normal
operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating
instructions, do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
2. Product and Cart Combination
A product and cart combination
should be moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the product and
cart combination to overturn.
PORTABLE CART WARNING
(Symbol provided by RETAC)
3. Water and Moisture
Do not use this product near water—for example, near a bath
tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement,
or near a swimming pool and the like.
4. Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into this product through
openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or shortout parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill
liquid of any kind on the product.
5. Attachments
2. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
b.If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the
product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d.If the product does not operate normally by following the
operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions as an improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the product to its normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance—this indicates a need for service.
3. Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service
technician has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original
part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
shock or other hazards.
4. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask
the service technician to perform safety checks to determine
that the product is in safe operating condition.
Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer
of this product as they may cause hazards.
HOW TO USE THIS INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
6. Cleaning
● All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of
Contents on page 5. Use this when searching for information
on a specific procedure or feature.
● The Index on pages 67–69 lists frequently-used terms, and
the number of the first page on which they are used or
explained in the manual. This section also illustrates the
controls and connections on the front and rear panel, the
front display panel and the remote control.
● The Z mark signals a reference to another page for
instructions or related information.
● Operation buttons necessary for the various procedures are
clearly indicated through the use of illustrations at the
beginning of each major section.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do
not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth
for cleaning.
7. Heat
The product should be situated away from heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR NEW
VCR . . .
. . . please read the sections/literature listed below.
● ”Cautions” on page 2
● ”Important Products Safety Instructions” on the previous pages
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CONTENTS
I
NSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR
I
NITIAL SETTINGS
6
Basic Connections ..................................6
7
Dual Quick Set .............................................. 7
Language ..................................................... 8
Clock ............................................................ 9
Preparation ................................................................9
Semi-Auto ................................................................10
Manual .................................................................... 11
Auto ........................................................................ 11
Tuner .......................................................... 12
Set Receivable Channels .......................................... 12
Add Or Delete A Channel ........................................ 14
Cable Box Control ....................................... 15
Situate And Connect Controller ............................... 15
Set Cable Box Output Channel ................................ 16
Set Cable Box Brand ................................................17
VCR Plus+ Setup ......................................... 19
DSS Receiver Control ................................... 22
Situate And Connect Controller ............................... 22
Set DSS Receiver Output Channel ........................... 23
Set DSS Receiver Brand ........................................... 24
S
IMPLE PLAYBACK AND
RECORDING
25
Simple Playback ......................................... 25
Simple Recording ........................................ 26
P
LAYBACK AND RECORDING
FEATURES
27
Playback .................................................... 27
Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback ..................... 27
Slow Motion/Reverse Slow Motion .......................... 27
Manual Tracking ......................................................28
Select The Soundtrack ............................................. 29
Superimpose ............................................................30
Index Search ............................................................31
Manual Index Mark/Erase ........................................ 31
Repeat Playback ......................................................31
Instant ReView .........................................................32
Counter Reset ..........................................................32
Counter Memory .....................................................32
Tape Position Indicator ............................................ 33
Next-Function Memory ............................................ 33
AV COMPU LINK Playback ..................................... 33
Time Scan ................................................... 35
High-Speed Search (7 x playback) ........................... 35
Variable-Speed Search/Reverse Play ........................ 35
Skip Search ..............................................................36
Time Scan Audio .....................................................37
Active Video Calibration.............................. 38
Preparation ..............................................................38
Recording ................................................................39
Playback ..................................................................40
Recording ................................................... 41
Record One Program While
Watching Another ....................................................41
Display Elapsed Recording Time .............................. 41
Stereo And SAP (Second Audio Program) ................. 42
To Record SAP Programs .......................................... 42
Hi-Fi Audio Recording Level Control ....................... 43
T
IMER RECORDING
44
VCR Plus+ Timer Programming .................... 44
On-Screen Timer Programming ........... 46
Check And Cancel Programs ................................... 48
Auto Timer ......................................................49
Instant Timer Recording (ITR) ....................... 50
E
DITING
S
PECIAL FEATURES
T
ROUBLESHOOTING
51
Edit To Or From Another VCR ....................... 51
Edit From A Camcorder ............................... 52
Assemble Editing ........................................ 54
Audio Dubbing ........................................... 55
Insert Editing .............................................. 56
Random Assemble Editing ........................... 58
60
TV Multi-Brand Remote Control .............................. 60
Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control ................... 61
Control Two JVC VCRs ............................................ 62
Child Lock ...............................................................62
63
Power ........................................................ 63
Tape Transport ............................................ 63
Playback .................................................... 63
Recording ................................................... 64
Timer Recording .......................................... 64
Other Problems. ......................................... 65
Q
UESTIONS AND ANSWERS
66
Playback .................................................... 66
Recording ................................................... 66
Timer Recording .......................................... 66
I
NDEX
67
List Of Terms ............................................... 67
Front View .................................................. 68
Rear View .................................................. 68
Front Display Panel ..................................... 69
Remote Control ........................................... 69
S
F
W
PECIFICATIONS
OR SERVICING
ARRANTY
70
71
72
6
INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR
Basic
Connections
1
2
Antenna or Cable
Coaxial Cable
Flat Feeder
Matching Transformer
(Not supplied)
AC Power
Cord
Back of VCR
AC
Outlet
RF Switch
Video Cable
(supplied)
ANTENNAIN (Antenna
or Cable
input)
3
RF
OUT
Audio Cable
(supplied)
RF Cable
(supplied)
4
75 ohm terminal
TV
5
Back of VCR
RF OUT
CH3
CH4
OFF
CHECK CONTENTS
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories
listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” (Z pg. 70).
SITUATE VCR
Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.
CONNECT VCR TO TV
The connection method you use depends on the type of
TV you have.
RF Connection
● To Connect To A TV With NO AV Input Terminals . . .
a– Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV.
b– Connect the TV antenna cable to the ANT IN jack
on the rear of the VCR.
c– Connect the supplied RF cable between the RF
OUT jack on the rear of the VCR and the TV’s
antenna terminal.
AV Connection
● To Connect To A TV With AV Input Terminals . . .
a– Connect the antenna, VCR and TV as shown in
the illustration.
b– Connect an Audio/Video Cable between the AUDIO
OUT and VIDEO OUT jacks on the rear of the VCR
and the AV IN jacks on the TV.
CONNECT VCR TO
POWER SOURCE
Connect the power plug to an AC outlet.
● The clock and tuner will automatically be set when
the antenna is connected and when the AC is first
connected to the VCR (Z pg. 7).
FINAL PREPARATION FOR
USE
Select the VCR channel (3, 4 or OFF) by setting the RF
switch on the rear of the VCR as shown in the illustration.
Z NOTES below.
Turn on the power to the TV. You are now able to perform
simple playback (Z pg. 25) and recording (Z pg. 26).
(If 'Auto' is displayed on the front display panel, the
clock is being set automatically. Wait for the time to be
displayed before powering on the VCR.)
NOTES:
● The VCR channel is the channel on the TV which will display
the audio and video signals from the VCR.
● The RF switch is preset to the CH3 position.
Set to CH4 if you use the RF connection and CH3 is used for
broadcasting in your area. If you use the AV connection, set
the RF switch to OFF.
● If your TV has no AV input terminals, set the channel on the
TV to correspond to the RF switch on the back of the VCR.
● Even if your TV has AV input terminals, you must connect it
to the VCR using an RF cable in order to record one show
while watching another (Z pg. 41).
● For full identification of the VCR's rear panel, refer to the
Index (REAR VIEW Z pg. 68).
7
INITIAL SETTINGS
Dual Quick Set
Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set
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Dual Quick Set sets the clock and tuner channels automatically
when power is first connected to the VCR. The antenna cable
must be connected for dual quick set.
The time and date can be set automatically from clock setting
data that is transmitted by one of the regular TV broadcast
channels. We call this TV channel the “Host Channel” and it is
a PBS channel in your area.
1
PERFORM DUAL QUICK SET
Make sure that the antenna cable is connected to the
VCR. Then connect the VCR’s power plug to an AC
outlet. For connection configuration, refer to “Basic
Connections” (Z pg. 6). The clock and tuner channels
will automatically be set.
•
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•
IMPORTANT
● Don’t press any buttons on the VCR or remote during
Dual Quick Set.
● If you perform Dual Quick Set successfully, there’s no need
to perform the Clock (Z pg. 9) and Tuner (Z pg. 12)
procedures. If, however, you want to add or delete
channels, refer to “Add Or Delete A Channel” on page 14.
ATTENTION CABLE BOX SUBSCRIBERS
If you perform the Dual Quick Set procedure . . .
● Select the PBS channel on your cable box before plugging
your VCR’s power plug into the AC outlet. (If you have
more than one PBS channel, you may have to select an
alternative PBS channel if Dual Quick Set is not successful.)
● If there is no PBS channel in your area, perform the
Manual Clock Set procedure (Z pg. 11).
● For automatic clock adjustment to take place the VCR's
power must be off and the cable box must be set to the
PBS channel at clock adjustment times.
● If you perform Dual Quick Set successfully, D.S.T. will be
set to “AUTO”. At the D.S.T. adjustment time (Z pg. 11),
your VCR's power must be off and your cable box must be
set to the host PBS channel in your area for the D.S.T.
adjustment to take place. If the clock is not set correctly,
change the D.S.T. setting to “ON” or “OFF. See step 9 of
Semi-Auto procedure (Z pg. 10) or step 6 of Manual
procedure (Z pg. 11).
NOTE:
If, due to a power outage or other event, the memory backup fails,
Dual Quick Set is performed when power is restored to the VCR.
● Auto clock set is performed first. The auto clock set
function scans all the channels received by your VCR
to find the Host Channel and then sets the clock.
AUTO is displayed on the front display panel during
Auto clock set.
● Auto channel is performed next. The auto channel set
function scans all the channels that are receivable by
your VCR. It then automatically assigns each
receivable channels to the CH▲▼ buttons. It skips
non-receivable channels. During auto channel set the
channel numbers are displayed in ascending order.
● When Dual Quick Set has been completed successfully
the correct time is displayed.
● If "AUTO CLOCK SET" or "SEMI-AUTO CLOCK SET"
is selected at the Override Auto Clock Set screen on
page 10, the clock will be adjusted automatically by
the Host PBS every hour on the hour (except for
11:00 PM, midnight, 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM) by the
incoming PBS channel clock setting data. (This
automatic clock adjustment can only be performed
when the VCR’s power is turned off. The clock will
be adjusted on the hour based on the time displayed
on the VCR, not on the actual real time.) The default
setting is "AUTO CLOCK SET".
● If an incorrect time is displayed on the front display
panel, you may be receiving the clock setting data of
a PBS channel from an adjacent time zone, or an
incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system. In this
case, perform the Semi-Auto procedure (Z pg. 10).
Auto channel set has already taken place and it need
not be set again.
● If “- -:- -” appears on the display, your antenna cable
may not be connected to the VCR, there may not be a
Host PBS signal available in your area, or your cable
box may not be set to the PBS channel. If the antenna
connection or cable box setting is incorrect, connect the
antenna cable to the VCR or select the correct cable
channel. Then power on and power off the VCR; the
Dual Quick set mode will be automatically reactivated
and "Auto" will be displayed on the VCR's front panel. If
everything is connected and set correctly, perform the
Manual Clock Set procedure (Z pg. 11). Auto channel
set has not yet taken place, so please also perform the
“Set Receivable Channels” procedure (Z pg. 12).
PM
During Initial Auto Clock Set
During Auto Channel Set
The channels appear in
ascending order, beginning
with 1.
Dual Quick Set Completed
The current time (including
AM/PM) is displayed.
8
INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
This VCR offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in
English, Spanish or French (not including messages superimposed
on the TV picture). Select the desired language using this
procedure. The default setting is "ENGLISH".
1
CH5∞
POWER
Language
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2
OK
MENU
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POWER
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
CH5∞
MENU
OK
TIME SCAN 5∞
3
4
5
TURN ON THE VCR
Press POWER.
ACCESS ON-SCREEN
MENU
Press MENU as many times as necessary to bring up the
Main Menu screen.
ACCESS CUSTOM SET
SCREEN
At the Main Menu screen,
place the arrow next to
“CUSTOM SET” by
pressing CH5∞ or TIME
SCAN 5∞, then
press OK.
MAIN MENU
PROGRAM SET
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
=CUSTOM SET
VIDEO CALIBRATION
R.A. EDIT
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
ACCESS LANGUAGE
SELECT SCREEN
The messages are preset to
appear in English. If you want
to see them in Spanish or
French, place the arrow next
to “LANGUAGE SELECT” by
pressing CH5∞ or TIME
SCAN 5∞, then press OK.
CUSTOM SET
OVERRIDE
AUTO CLOCK SET
=LANGUAGE SELECT
VCR PLUS+ SET-UP
DSS RECEIVER OUTPUT
DSS RECEIVER BRAND SET
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
SELECT LANGUAGE
At the Language Select
screen, place the arrow
next to the desired
language by pressing
CH5∞ or TIME SCAN
5∞ , then press MENU as
many times as necessary to
return to the normal
screen.
LANGUAGE SELECT
=ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
FRANCAIS
PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
9
Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly
by Dual Quick Set. Access the Override Auto Clock Set screen
to choose the Auto, Semi-Auto or Manual clock setting
procedure. Each procedure starts from step 5. *Auto need only
be selected if Semi-Auto or Manual had previously been
selected.
POWER
Clock
CH
Preparation
8
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•
•
•
OK
MENU
•
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•
1
2
POWER
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
3
TURN ON THE VCR
Press POWER.
ACCESS ON-SCREEN
MENU
Press MENU as many times as necessary to bring up
the Main Menu screen.
ACCESS CUSTOM SET
SCREEN
At the Main Menu screen,
place the arrow next to
“CUSTOM SET” by
pressing CH5∞ or TIME
SCAN 5∞, then press OK.
MAIN MENU
PROGRAM SET
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
=CUSTOM SET
VIDEO CALIBRATION
R.A. EDIT
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
0
CH
4
OK
MENU
TIME SCAN
ACCESS CLOCK SET MODE
SELECT SCREEN
Place the arrow at the
Custom Set screen next to
“OVERRIDE AUTO
CLOCK SET” by pressing
CH5∞ or TIME SCAN
5∞ , then press OK.
CUSTOM SET
=OVERRIDE
AUTO CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE SELECT
VCR PLUS+ SET-UP
DSS RECEIVER OUTPUT
DSS RECEIVER BRAND SET
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
10
INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
CH
Semi-Auto
8
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•
5
•
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•
At the Override Auto
Clock Set screen, place the
arrow next to “SEMIAUTO CLOCK SET” by
pressing CH▲▼ or TIME
SCAN 5∞, then press OK.
OVERRIDE AUTO CLOCK SET
AUTO CLOCK SET
=SEMI-AUTO CLOCK SET
MANUAL CLOCK SET
PRESS (5 ,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
OK
MENU
•
•
•
SELECT MODE
6
ACCESS SELECT SCREENS
At the Semi-Auto Clock Set
screen, place the
arrow next to the desired
mode by pressing CH▲▼
or TIME SCAN 5∞, then
press OK.
SEMI-AUTO CLOCK SET
=HOST CHANNEL SELECT
TIME ZONE SELECT
D.S.T. SELECT
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
NUMBER
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
PRESS (MENU) TO END
To select the Host Channel
— step 7
To select the Time Zone
— step 8
To select the D.S.T. mode — step 9
0
CH
7
OK
MENU
SELECT HOST CHANNEL
You can either select
HOST CHANNEL SELECT
“AUTO”, or enter a PBS
(CATV)
channel number. For
CH AUTO
automatic channel
selection, simply press
MENU. To manually select
the PBS channel, press the
PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
appropriate NUMBER key,
CH▲▼ or TIME SCAN
5∞ to cycle through the channel numbers (hold button
down to speed through numbers) and stop when the
desired number appears. Press MENU and the SemiAuto Clock Set screen reappears.
TIME SCAN
NOTES:
● For cable box users: Select "AUTO" or the channel
on your VCR that receives the cable box channels,
and set the cable box to the PBS channel.
● There are some PBS channels that do not transmit
clock setting data.
8
SELECT TIME ZONE
You can either select
TIME ZONE SELECT
“AUTO”, or select the
correct zone. If you
=AUTO
MOUNTAIN
ATLANTIC
PACIFIC
selected "AUTO" in step 7
EASTERN
ALASKA
and if you live near the
CENTRAL
HAWAII
boundary of an adjacent
time zone, or receive
PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT
cable TV channels, a PBS
PRESS (MENU) TO END
channel from a different
time zone may become your host channel. Therefore,
in this case make sure to manually select the correct
time zone. Place the arrow next to your choice by
pressing CH5∞ or TIME SCAN 5∞, then press MENU
to return to the Semi-Auto Clock Set screen.
CH
11
8
• • •
•
•
•
•
•
OK
MENU
•
•
•
9
SELECT D.S.T. MODE
You have three choices:
D.S.T. SELECT
a–Select “AUTO” and the
=AUTO
adjustment to your VCR’s
ON
clock will be made
OFF
according to the incoming
signal from the host
channel.
PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
b–Select “ON” and the
adjustment will be made
based on the clock itself.
c–Select “OFF” if Daylight Saving Time doesn’t apply to
you.
Place the arrow next to your choice by pressing CH5∞
or TIME SCAN 5∞, then press MENU and the SemiAuto Clock Set screen reappears.
IMPORTANT
NUMBER
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
After setting the Semi-Auto clock set, make sure that the VCR
is off before the next hour so that the clock can be adjusted.
(The clock is automatically adjusted on the hour except at
11:00 PM, midnight, 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM.)
Manual
0
CH
OK
5
6
MENU
TIME SCAN
**AUTO DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
This function enables automatic adjustment of the VCR’s
clock at the start and end of Daylight Saving Time.
With Auto DST activated, . . .
. . . on the first Sunday of April at 2:00 AM, the clock is
adjusted to 3:00 AM.
. . . on the last Sunday of October at 2:00 AM, the clock is
adjusted to 1:00 AM.
5
At the Override Auto Clock Set screen, place the arrow
next to "AUTO CLOCK SET" by pressing CH▲▼ or
TIME SCAN 5∞, then power off the VCR. Do not
power it on again until the clock has been adjusted.
The clock is automatically adjusted on the hour except
at 11:00 PM, midnight, 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM. (The
clock will be adjusted on the hour based on the time
displayed on the VCR, not on the actual real time.)
At the Override Auto Clock Set screen (Z pg. 10), place
the arrow next to “MANUAL CLOCK SET” by pressing
CH▲▼ or TIME SCAN 5∞, then press OK.
SET DATE, TIME AND D.S.T.
The Manual Clock Set
MANUAL CLOCK SET
screen is displayed and the
first setting that can be set
DATE
1/ 1/96 MON
TIME
– – : – – AM
begins flashing.
D.S.T.
ON
Press the appropriate
NUMBER keys to set the
PRESS NUMBER KEY(0-9)
date and time (if only 1
OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)
digit, press "0" first). Press
PRESS (MENU) TO END
CH▲▼ or TIME SCAN
5∞ to set AM/PM and D.S.T. (Daylight Saving Time) to
“ON” (automatic adjustment based on VCR’s clock) or
“OFF” (if D.S.T. doesn’t apply to you).
Press OK after AM/PM and D.S.T. settings. The next
setting that can be set begins flashing. When you’re
finished with this set-up procedure, press MENU to start
the clock.
NOTE:
CH5∞ and TIME SCAN 5∞ can be used to perform all
operations. (In this case, press OK after each setting.)
Auto
SELECT MODE
SELECT MODE
7
MAKE CORRECTIONS
To change any of the settings, press OK or TIME SCAN
™ £ until the item you want to change blinks,
then set as in step 6.
12
INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
Set Receivable Channels
Tuner
CH
POWER
1
8
• • •
•
•
•
•
•
OK
MENU
•
•
•
POWER
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
2
3
4
TURN ON THE VCR
Press POWER.
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
ACCESS TUNER SET
SCREEN
Place the arrow next to "TUNER SET" by pressing
CH5∞ or TIME SCAN 5∞, then press OK.
ACCESS BAND SCREEN
Place the arrow next to
"BAND" by pressing
CH5∞ or TIME SCAN
5∞, then press OK.
TUNER SET
=BAND
AFC
AUTO CHANNEL SET
MANUAL CHANNEL SET
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
0
CH
OK
MENU
TIME SCAN
5
SET FREQUENCY BAND
If you receive your TV
BAND
channels from an external
TV
antenna, select "TV". If
=CATV
you receive your TV
channels from a cable TV
system, select "CATV".
Place the arrow next to
PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
your choice by pressing
CH5∞ or TIME SCAN
5∞, then press MENU to return to the Tuner Set screen.
CH
13
8
• • •
•
•
6
•
•
•
OK
MENU
•
•
•
PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL
SET
Place the arrow next to
"AUTO CHANNEL SET" by
pressing CH5∞ or TIME
SCAN 5∞, then press OK.
Receivable channels in your
area are automatically
assigned to the CH5∞
buttons, and non-receivable
channels are skipped.
AUTO CHANNEL SET
CH
(TV)
2 ADD
SCANNING ...
PRESS (MENU) TO END
NOTES:
● At the end of Auto Channel Set, “SCAN COMPLETED” appears on screen.
● If the scan was unsuccessful, “SCAN COMPLETED–
NO SIGNAL” appears on screen. Check the band
setting and connections and start again.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
7
0
CH
OK
MENU
TIME SCAN
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
14
INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
CH
Add Or Delete A Channel
8
• • •
•
•
•
•
•
OK
MENU
•
•
•
NUMBER
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
2
3
Access by performing steps 2 and 3 of the Tuner
procedure on page 12.
● To add a channel, go to step 2.
● To delete a channel, skip to step 4.
ACCESS AFC SCREEN
Place the arrow next to "AFC" by pressing CH5∞ or
TIME SCAN 5∞, then press OK.
MAKE SELECTION
Place the arrow next to
"SPCL" by pressing CH5∞
or TIME SCAN 5∞ ,
then press MENU to return
to the Tuner Set screen.
● AFC set to SPCL (special)
is necessary for turning
on certain CATV systems.
0
CH.SKIP
ACCESS TUNER SET
SCREEN
CH
D
AD
OK
MENU
4
5
TIME SCAN
6
AFC
NORM
=SPCL
PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
ACCESS MANUAL
CHANNEL SET SCREEN
Place the arrow next to "MANUAL CHANNEL SET" by
pressing CH5∞ or TIME SCAN 5∞, then press OK.
STORE DESIRED CHANNEL
Input the channel number
using the NUMBER keys or
by pressing CH5∞ or TIME
SCAN 5∞, then press ADD
to add or CH.SKIP to delete.
Repeat for each channel
you want to store or skip.
MANUAL CHANNEL SET
(CATV)
CH 125 SKIP
SELECT CH NO. AND
PRESS (ADD/SKIP)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
15
This procedure is required if you receive your TV channels
through a cable box (descrambler). The Controller allows the
VCR to automatically switch the cable box channel during
timer-recording. The Controller is effective for recording shows
that have been programmed using VCR Plus+ (Z pg. 44) or
On-Screen Timer Programming (Z pg. 46).
Cable Box
Control
Situate And Connect
Controller
Suggested Location
Place the cable box on top of the VCR. Attach the VCR's
Controller to the top of the VCR with the Controller’s transmitter
pointed towards the cable box’s remote sensor.
Attention:
The Controller can also control a DSS receiver. If both a cable
box and a DSS receiver are used, position the controller so its
signal reaches the remote control sensors of both the cable box
and DSS receiver.
Cable box
1
2
3
Your VCR
Controller
(suggested locations)
SITUATE CONTROLLER
Place the Controller so that the path between its
transmitter and the cable box’s remote sensor is
unobstructed.
ATTACH CONTROLLER
Fasten securely using the supplied adhesive strips.
CONNECT CABLE BOX TO
VCR
The connection method depends on the type of cable
box you have.
If your cable box has AUDIO and VIDEO OUT
connectors . . .
. . . connect them to the AUDIO and VIDEO IN
connectors on your VCR.
If your cable box doesn’t have AUDIO and VIDEO
OUT connectors . . .
. . . connect the antenna output connector on the cable
box to the ANT.IN connector on the rear of your VCR.
Set the VCR tuner to the same channel as the cable box
RF output (see page 17 also).
NOTE:
Cable box
Refer to your cable box’s instruction manual during
connection.
Controller
4
Transmitter
Connected to
ANT. IN
Connected
to VIDEO/
AUDIO IN
CONNECT CONTROLLER
TO VCR
Connect to the CABLE BOX connector on your VCR.
About Your Cable Box
This VCR has two separate methods to control your Cable Box.
Your VCR
CABLE
BOX
● The VCR's Wireless Remote Control Unit can control your
Cable Box.
This eliminates the need for a separate Cable Box Remote
Control Unit.
● The VCR's Controller can also control your Cable Box.
This allows the VCR to change your Cable Box's channel
number during timer recording.
Each method must be set up separately. To set up the VCR's
Remote Control unit, refer to page 61. To set up the Controller
go to page 16.
16
INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
CH
POWER
Set Cable Box Output
Channel
8
• • •
•
•
•
•
•
OK
MENU
•
•
•
1
2
POWER
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
3
TURN ON THE VCR
Press POWER.
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
ACCESS CUSTOM SET
SCREEN
Press CH5∞ or TIME
SCAN 5∞ to place the
arrow next to “CUSTOM
SET”, then press OK.
0
CH
4
Press CH5∞ or TIME
SCAN 5∞ to place the
arrow next to “VCR PLUS+
SET-UP”, then press OK.
OK
5
PROGRAM SET
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
=CUSTOM SET
VIDEO CALIBRATION
R.A. EDIT
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
ACCESS VCR PLUS+ SET-UP
SCREEN
MENU
TIME SCAN
MAIN MENU
CUSTOM SET
OVERRIDE
AUTO CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE SELECT
=VCR PLUS+ SET-UP
DSS RECEIVER OUTPUT
DSS RECEIVER BRAND SET
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
ACCESS CABLE BOX
OUTPUT SCREEN
Press CH5∞ or TIME
SCAN 5∞ to place the
arrow next to “CABLE
BOX OUTPUT”, then
press OK.
VCR PLUS+ SET-UP
GUIDE CHANNEL SET
GUIDE CHANNEL MAP
=CABLE BOX OUTPUT
CABLE BOX BRAND SET
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
CH
17
8
• • •
•
•
6
OK
ENTER
NUMBER
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Your selection depends on
how your cable box is
connected to your VCR.
CABLE BOX OUTPUT
=OFF
ON CH2
ON CH3
ON CH4
ON CH5
ON CH6
ON LINE
PRESS (5,∞), TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
If your cable box is
connected to your VCR
using an RF connection . . .
. . . press CH5∞ or TIME
SCAN 5∞ to place the
arrow next to the channel number representing the cable
box’s output (2–6).
If your cable box is connected to your VCR’s AUDIO/
VIDEO IN connectors . . .
. . . press CH5∞ or TIME SCAN 5∞ to place the arrow
next to “ON LINE”.
•
•
•
MENU
•
•
•
SELECT CABLE BOX
OUTPUT CHANNEL
7
RETURN TO VCR PLUS+
SET-UP SCREEN
Press MENU.
Set Cable Box Brand
0
CH
1
OK
MENU
TIME SCAN
2
TURN ON CABLE BOX
Select a channel other than channel 9 on your Cable
Box.
ACCESS CABLE BOX
BRAND SET SCREEN
At the VCR Plus+ Set-Up
screen, press CH5∞ or
TIME SCAN 5∞ to place
the arrow next to “CABLE
BOX BRAND SET”, then
press OK.
VCR PLUS+ SET-UP
GUIDE CHANNEL SET
GUIDE CHANNEL MAP
CABLE BOX OUTPUT
=CABLE BOX BRAND SET
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
3
ENTER CABLE BOX BRAND
Press the appropriate
NUMBER keys to enter the
Cable Box Code from the
CABLE BOX BRAND LIST
on page 18, then press
ENTER.
CABLE BOX BRAND SET
1
SELECT BRAND NO. AND
PRESS (ENTER)
● If the cable box’s
PRESS (MENU) TO END
channel changes to 9,
setting is complete.
● If there are more than one code number listed for
your brand of cable box, repeat step 3 until the cable
box’s channel changes to 9.
● If you go through all listed code numbers and the
channel doesn’t change, try all other numbers
between 1 and 69. That is because, maybe, your
cable box model is not listed.
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.
18
INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
8
• • •
•
•
4
•
•
•
MENU
•
•
•
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
You can now set up the VCR Plus+ feature ( Z pg. 19).
CABLE BOX BRAND LIST
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
MENU
NOTES:
● Although the supplied Controller is compatible with many
different cable box brands, it is possible that it will not work
with your cable box.
● If your cable box doesn’t respond to any code between 1 and
69, you can’t use the Controller to change cable box
channels. In this case, make sure to leave the cable box
turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the
scheduled start of timer recording.
Please contact your cable company about the possibility of
exchanging your current cable box with one that is compatible with your VCR.
● The VCR can only change the cable box channel through the
Controller during timer recording.
● If your cable box is one that can’t be operated with a remote
control (has no remote sensor), you can’t use the Controller to
change its channels. Make sure to leave the cable box turned
on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start
of timer recording.
● If you are unable to set the Controller, please contact JVC toll
free at 1-800-252-5722.
BRAND
CODE
ARCHER
CABLEVIEW
CITIZEN
CURTIS
DIAMOND
EAGLE
EASTERN
GC BRAND
GEMINI
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GENERAL INSTRUMENTS
HAMLIN
JERROLD
MACOM, HITACHI
MAGNAVOX
MOVIETIME
NSC
OAK
PANASONIC
PHILIPS
PIONEER
PULSER
RCA
REGAL
REGENCY
SAMSUNG
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA
SIGMA
SL MARX
SPRUCER
STARGATE
SYLVANIA
TEKNIKA
TELECAPTION
TELEVIEW
TEXSCAN
TOCOM
UNIKA
UNIVERSAL
VIDEOWAY
VIDEO TECH
VIDTER
VIEWSTAR
ZENITH
49, 52, 53, 54
49, 53
49, 53
9, 10, 62, 63
52, 53, 54
30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37
51
49, 53
8, 56
67
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,8
15, 16, 17,18
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
57, 58, 59
30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 43
44, 45, 46
44, 45, 46
19, 20, 21, 30, 47, 48
24, 25, 26
30, 31, 32, 33, 42
13, 14
49, 53
24, 25, 26
15, 16, 17, 18, 33
51
8, 13, 49, 50
9, 10, 62, 63
19, 20, 21
8, 13, 49, 50
24, 25, 26
8, 13, 49, 50
29
68, 69
27
8, 13, 49, 50
28, 29
22, 23, 64, 65, 66
52, 53, 54
38, 39, 40, 41
11, 12, 60, 61
55
55
30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37
11, 12, 60, 61
19
The VCR Plus+ timer programming system eliminates the need
to input channel, date, start and stop time data when setting the
timer record function. Simply key in the PlusCode number for
the TV program you wish to record (found in most TV listings)
and the VCR’s timer is automatically programmed.
VCR Plus+
Setup
POWER
Depending on the TV or cable stations that you receive and the
channel numbers that they are received on in your area, you may
have to make certain changes in your VCR’s “Guide Channel Set”
menu to get proper results. Please read the following information
carefully to find out which tasks you need to perform.
Before VCR Plus+ setup you must have performed the following
procedures:
● Dual Quick setting (Z pg. 7)
or
8
• • •
•
•
•
•
•
Channel Number Matching
MENU
•
•
•
Clock setting (Z pg. 9)
Tuner setting (Z pg. 12)
● Tuner and cable box setting if you receive your TV channels
through a cable box (Z pg. 15)
Most TV listings have a chart indicating the “Guide Channel”
number assigned to each station for purposes of VCR Plus+
programming. Check the chart in your TV listings and see if the
Guide Channel numbers listed for the stations you receive are
the same as the channel number on which each is received by
your VCR or cable box.
POWER
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
MENU
**SPECIAL NOTES FOR CABLE SUBSCRIBERS**
● In many instances, cable TV stations have VCR Plus+ Guide
Channel numbers that DO NOT match the number of the
channel on which you receive the station. Check your TV
listings, or contact your cable supplier for details.
● Many normal broadcast TV stations can be viewed on cable.
Check your TV listing, or contact your cable supplier for
details.
If the numbers match, go directly to “VCR Plus+ Timer
Programming” (Z pg. 44).
If the numbers are different, and you want to be able to timer
record programs from those stations, you have to inform the
VCR of the mismatch. Go to step 1. If you will not want to timer
record from those stations, you can go directly to “VCR Plus+
Timer Programming” (Z pg. 44).
1
2
TURN ON THE VCR
Press POWER.
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.
20
CH
INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
8
• • •
•
•
3
Press CH5∞ or TIME
SCAN 5∞ to place the
arrow next to “CUSTOM
SET”, then press OK.
•
•
•
OK
•
•
•
ACCESS CUSTOM SET
SCREEN
4
NUMBER
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
CH
5
MAIN MENU
PROGRAM SET
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
=CUSTOM SET
VIDEO CALIBRATION
R.A. EDIT
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
ACCESS VCR PLUS+ SET-UP
SCREEN
Press CH5∞ or TIME
SCAN 5∞ to place the
arrow next to “VCR PLUS+
SET-UP”, then press OK.
CUSTOM SET
OVERRIDE
AUTO CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE SELECT
=VCR PLUS+ SET-UP
DSS RECEIVER OUTPUT
DSS RECEIVER BRAND SET
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
ACCESS GUIDE CHANNEL
SET SCREEN
Press CH5∞ or TIME
SCAN 5∞ to place the
arrow next to “GUIDE
CHANNEL SET”, then
press OK.
VCR PLUS+ SET-UP
=GUIDE CHANNEL SET
GUIDE CHANNEL MAP
CABLE BOX OUTPUT
CABLE BOX BRAND SET
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
OK
TIME SCAN
6
INPUT GUIDE CHANNEL
NUMBER
Press CH5∞, TIME SCAN
5∞ or the appropriate
NUMBER keys to input the
Guide Channel number as
shown in the TV listing.
Then press OK.
GUIDE CHANNEL SET
GUIDE CH : VCR CH
1: 1
PRESS NUMBER KEY (0-9)
OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)
● If you receive your
PRESS (MENU) TO END
channels with a cable
box and if you have properly set your Cable Box
Controller, “CABLE CH” appears in place of “VCR
CH”. If not, refer to pages 15–16 and re-perform the
procedure.
CH
21
8
• • •
•
•
7
Press CH5∞, TIME SCAN 5∞ or the appropriate
NUMBER keys to input the number of the channel on
which the Guide Channel’s broadcasts are received.
Then press OK.
•
•
•
● If there is more than one mismatch, repeat steps 6 and 7
for each instance.
OK
MENU
•
•
•
INPUT RECEIVING CHANNEL
NUMBER
8
NUMBER
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
9
RETURN TO VCR PLUS+
SET-UP SCREEN
Press MENU.
CHECK INPUT DATA
Press CH5∞ or TIME
SCAN 5∞ to place the
arrow next to “GUIDE
CHANNEL MAP”, then
press OK.
VCR PLUS+ SET-UP
GUIDE CHANNEL SET
=GUIDE CHANNEL MAP
CABLE BOX OUTPUT
CABLE BOX BRAND SET
● The Guide Channel and
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
VCR or cable box
PRESS (MENU) TO END
channel numbers you
input appear on the
GUIDE CHANNEL MAP
screen in ascending
order. Check to ensure
GUIDE : VCR
GUIDE : VCR
you’ve entered them
6 : 47
10 : 55
12
:
41
15 : 38
correctly.
33 : 28
67 : 49
● If you entered more than
10 sets of numbers, press
PRESS (OK) TO NEXT
OK to see the next set of
PRESS (MENU) TO END
numbers.
● Guide Channel Map
contains only the Guide Channels and VCR channels
that you entered.
0
CH
OK
MENU
TIME SCAN
10
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
You can now use VCR Plus+ for quick and simple timer
programming (Z pg. 44).
22
INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
DSS Receiver
Control
Suggested Location
Place the DSS (Digital Satellite System) receiver on top of the
VCR. Attach the VCR's Controller to the top of the VCR with the
Controller’s transmitter pointed towards the DSS receiver's
remote sensor.
Attention:
The Controller can also control a cable box. If both a DSS
receiver and a cable box are used, position the controller so its
signal reaches the remote control sensors of both the DSS
receiver and cable box.
DSS receiver
Your VCR
Controller
(suggested locations)
The following procedure is required if you receive satellite
channels through a DSS (Digital Satellite System) receiver and
you want your VCR to change to receiver's channels during
timer recording.
The VCR can control the DSS Receiver during timer recording
using its Controller.
NOTE:
The Controller can automatically change the DSS Receiver
channels when the VCR has been programmed using OnScreen Timer Programming (Z pg. 46).
Because satellite programming does not use PlusCode; the
Controller can not change the DSS Receiver channels during
VCR Plus+ Timer Recording.
Situate And Connect
Controller
1
2
3
DSS receiver
SITUATE CONTROLLER
Place the Controller so that the path between its
transmitter and the DSS receiver's remote sensor is
unobstructed.
ATTACH CONTROLLER
Fasten securely using the supplied adhesive strips.
CONNECT DSS RECEIVER
TO VCR
The connection method depends on the type of DSS
receiver you have.
If your DSS receiver has AUDIO and VIDEO OUT
connectors . . .
. . . connect them to the AUDIO and VIDEO IN
connectors on your VCR.
If your DSS receiver doesn’t have AUDIO and VIDEO
OUT connectors . . .
. . . connect the antenna output connector on the DSS
receiver to the ANT.IN connector on the rear of your VCR.
NOTE:
Refer to your DSS receiver's instruction manual during
connection.
Controller
Transmitter
Connected to
ANT. IN
Your VCR
CABLE
BOX
Connected
to VIDEO/
AUDIO IN
4
CONNECT CONTROLLER
TO VCR
Connect to the CABLE BOX connector on your VCR.
Set DSS Receiver Output
Channel
CH
PAUSE
POWER
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8
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•
•
•
•
•
OK
MENU
•
•
•
1
2
POWER
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
3
TURN ON THE VCR
Press POWER.
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
ACCESS CUSTOM SET
SCREEN
Press CH5∞ or TIME
SCAN 5∞ to place the
arrow next to “CUSTOM
SET”, then press OK.
0
CH
4
MAIN MENU
PROGRAM SET
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
=CUSTOM SET
VIDEO CALIBRATION
R.A.EDIT
PRESS (5 ,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
ACCESS DSS RECEIVER
OUTPUT SCREEN
Press CH5∞ or TIME
SCAN 5∞ to place the
arrow next to “DSS
RECEIVER OUTPUT”, then
press OK.
OK
MENU
CUSTOM SET
OVERRIDE
AUTO CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE SELECT
VCR PLUS+ SET-UP
=DSS RECEIVER OUTPUT
DSS RECEIVER BRAND SET
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
TIME SCAN
5
SELECT DSS RECEIVER
OUTPUT CHANNEL
Your selection depends on
how your DSS receiver is
connected to your VCR.
DSS RECEIVER OUTPUT
=OFF
ON CH3
ON CH4
If your DSS receiver is
ON LINE
connected to your VCR
using an RF connection . . .
PRESS (5,∞), TO SELECT
. . . press CH5∞ or TIME
PRESS (MENU) TO END
SCAN 5∞ to place the
arrow next to the channel
number representing the DSS receiver's output (3–4).
If your DSS receiver is connected to your VCR’s
AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors . . .
. . . press CH5∞ or TIME SCAN 5∞ to place the arrow
next to “ON LINE”.
6
RETURN TO CUSTOM SET
SCREEN
Press MENU.
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
CH
Set DSS Receiver Brand
8
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•
•
1
•
•
•
2
OK
MENU
•
•
•
ENTER
NUMBER
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
3
0
CH
TURN ON DSS RECEIVER
Select a channel other than channel 205 on your DSS
receiver.
ACCESS DSS RECEIVER
BRAND SET SCREEN
At the Custom Set screen,
press CH5∞ or TIME
SCAN 5∞ to place the
arrow next to “DSS
RECEIVER BRAND SET”,
then press OK.
CUSTOM SET
OVERRIDE
AUTO CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE SELECT
VCR PLUS+ SET-UP
DSS RECEIVER OUTPUT
=DSS RECEIVER BRAND SET
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
ENTER DSS RECEIVER
BRAND
Press the appropriate
NUMBER keys to enter the
DSS Receiver Code from
the following list, then
press ENTER.
The unit is pre-set to code
80 (RCA) when shipped.
DSS RECEIVER BRAND SET
80
SELECT BRAND NO. AND
PRESS (ENTER)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
● If the DSS receiver's
channel changes to 205, setting is complete.
BRAND
RCA
SONY
OK
MENU
TIME SCAN
4
NOTES:
● Depending on the type of DSS receiver, it is possible that the
Controller will not work with it.
● If your DSS receiver doesn’t respond to the code, you can’t
use the Controller to change satellite channels. In this case,
make sure to leave the DSS receiver turned on and tuned to
the proper channel before the scheduled start of timer
recording.
● The VCR can only change the satellite channel through the
Controller during timer recording.
● If your DSS receiver is one that can’t be operated with a
remote control (has no remote sensor), you can’t use the
Controller to change its channels. Make sure to leave the DSS
receiver turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the
scheduled start of timer recording.
● If you are unable to set the Controller, please contact JVC toll
free at 1-800-252-5722.
CODE
80
81
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
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SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING
Before performing the following steps, make sure the TV is set
to the VCR channel (3 or 4) or AV mode.
Simple
Playback
PLAY
TIME SCAN SHUTTLE
1
• • •
•
•
STOP/EJECT
•
•
•
RE
W
FF
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
FIND PROGRAM START
POINT
If the tape is advanced past the start point, press REW
or turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring to the left. To go
forward, press FF or turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring
to the right.
START PLAYBACK
Press PLAY. "VIDEO CALIBRATION" appears on screen
(Z pg. 40).
STOP PLAYBACK
Press STOP or STOP/EJECT. Then press STOP/EJECT
to remove the cassette.
Usable cassettes
0
Y
PLA
FF (Fast-Forward)
REW (Rewind)
Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is
facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is
pointing towards the VCR. Don’t apply too much
pressure when inserting.
● The VCR’s power comes on automatically.
● The counter is automatically reset to "0H 00M 00S".
● If the cassette's record safety tab has been removed,
playback begins automatically.
8
•
•
•
LOAD A CASSETTE
Full-Size VHS
T-30 (ST-30**)
T-60 (ST-60**)
T-90
T-120 (ST-120**)
T-160 (ST-160**)
ST-210**
STOP
Compact VHS*
TC-20 (ST-C20**)
TC-30 (ST-C30**)
TC-40 (ST-C40**)
* Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on
this video recorder. Simply place the recorded cassette
into a VHS Cassette Adapter and it can be used just like
any full-sized VHS cassette.
** This video recorder can record on regular VHS and
Super VHS cassettes. However, it will record and play
back regular VHS signals only. It is not possible to play
back Super VHS recordings.
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SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.)
1
PLAY
2
O
PA
ST
U
SE
REC
Simple
Recording
EC
EJ
P/
T
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•
•
•
•
•
CH
SP/EP
•
•
•
ENTER
NUMBER
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
5
6
0
PLAY
3
4
CH
LOAD A CASSETTE
Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover the
hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette.
SELECT RECORDING
CHANNEL
Press CH5∞. Or press the appropriate NUMBER keys,
then press ENTER. (The channel changes after a few
seconds whether you press ENTER or not.)
SET TAPE SPEED
Press SP/EP to set the recording speed.
START RECORDING
Press and hold REC and press PLAY on the remote
control, or press REC on the VCR's front panel.
Active Video Calibration takes place at the beginning
of both the first SP and the first EP recording after
inserting the cassette (Z pg. 39).
PAUSE/RESUME
RECORDING
Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.
● During record pause, you can change the recording
channel by using the CH5∞ buttons or NUMBER keys.
STOP RECORDING
Press STOP or STOP/EJECT. Then press STOP/EJECT to
remove the cassette.
SP/EP
Accidental erasure prevention
PAUSE
● To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette,
remove its record safety tab.
To record on it later, cover the hole with adhesive tape.
STOP
REC
Record safety tab
PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES
Still Picture/Frame-ByFrame Playback
•
•
•
JOG
•
1
8
CH
• • •
•
TIME SCAN SHUTTLE
PLAY
PAUSE
Playback
•
•
•
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2
PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK
Press PAUSE. If there is vertical jitter, use the CH 5 or ∞
button to correct the picture.
● During still picture, the sound from the previous
3 seconds (approx.) will be played back repeatedly
(provided there was at least 6 seconds of normal
playback prior to engaging the still picture mode).
● "TIMESCAN AUDIO" must be set to "ON", or the
sound will not be heard (Z pg. 37).
ACTIVATE FRAME-BYFRAME PLAYBACK
Turn the JOG dial to the right for forward frame-byframe playback, or to the left for reverse frame-by-frame
playback.
OR
Press PAUSE repeatedly to advance one frame at a time.
OR
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Press TIME SCAN ™ or £ repeatedly to advance
one frame at a time.
Press TIME SCAN £ for forward frame by frame
playback or TIME SCAN ™ for reverse frame by frame.
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
Slow Motion/
Reverse Slow Motion
0
CH
PLAY
PAUSE
TIME SCAN ™/£
1
ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION
PLAYBACK
For hands-free slow-motion, turn the TIME SCAN
SHUTTLE ring to the left or press TIME SCAN ™
during playback to decrease speed in the forward
direction. To play in reverse slow-motion (and in
reverse play mode), continue to turn the TIME SCAN
SHUTTLE ring to the left or press TIME SCAN ™ after
selecting all the forward direction slow-motion modes.
OR
During still picture, turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring
to the right for forward slow motion, or to the left for
reverse slow motion.
OR
During still picture, press and hold TIME SCAN £ for
forward slow motion, or press and hold TIME SCAN ™
for reverse slow motion. Release to return to still picture.
Refer to the chart on pg. 36 for slow motion speeds.
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
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PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)
Manual Tracking
CH
Once playback begins, the VCR’s automatic tracking function is
engaged. If noise appears in the picture, you can override this
and make the adjustment manually.
8
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•
•
• • •
•
•
•
•
•
1
2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
CH
3
ENGAGE MANUAL
TRACKING MODE
During playback, press the CH5∞ buttons on the
VCR's front panel simultaneously to cancel the
automatic tracking mode and enable manual tracking
adjust.
ADJUST MANUAL
TRACKING
Press CH5∞ on the VCR's front panel or remote. Press
lightly for fine adjust, or press and hold for coarse
adjust. Watch the screen and continue adjusting until
optimum picture and sound quality are achieved.
RE-ENGAGE AUTOMATIC
TRACKING
Press the CH5∞ buttons on the VCR's front panel
simultaneously.
● When automatic tracking is re-engaged, video
calibration is automatically activated.
NOTES:
● To obtain a noiseless still picture it may be necessary to adjust
tracking in slow playback and then engage Pause.
● Manual tracking is possible during hands-free slow-motion.
During hands-free slow-motion playback, simply press CH5
or ∞ on the VCR's front panel or remote to adjust tracking.
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Select The Soundtrack
CH
Your VCR can record two soundtracks simultaneously (Normal
and Hi-Fi) and play back the selected one, or both together.
8
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•
•
•
•
•
1
OK
MENU
•
•
•
2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
3
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
Press MENU during playback or when VCR is in stop
mode.
● If the VCR Plus+ screen appears press MENU again.
ACCESS FUNCTION SET
SCREEN
Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing
CH5∞ or TIME SCAN 5∞, then press OK.
ACCESS AUDIO SELECT
SCREEN
Place the arrow next to
"AUDIO SELECT" by
pressing CH5∞ or TIME
SCAN 5∞, thenpress OK.
0
CH
OK
MENU
4
FUNCTION
AUTO TIMER
SUPERIMPOSE
2ND AUDIO
=AUDIO SELECT
AUX INPUT
SPECIAL FUNCTION
HI-FI REC LEVEL
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
ACCESS AUDIO MONITOR
SCREEN
Place the arrow next to
"AUDIO MONITOR" by
pressing CH5∞ or TIME
SCAN 5∞, then press OK.
AUDIO SELECT
=AUDIO MONITOR
TIMESCAN AUDIO
TIME SCAN
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
5
You have three choices:
a– Hi-Fi
b– Normal
c– Mix
Place the arrow next to your
choice by pressing CH5∞
or TIME SCAN 5∞.
NOTES:
● If the tape being played back has no Hi-Fi soundtrack, the
Normal soundtrack will be heard no matter what choice you
make at the Audio Select screen.
● If you select "HI-FI" or "MIX", the L and R symbols near the
audio level meters will be illuminated.
SELECT MODE
6
AUDIO MONITOR
=HI-FI
NORM
MIX
PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
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PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)
CH
Superimpose
This function, switchable between ON and OFF, determines
whether or not operational indicators will appear on screen.
8
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•
•
•
•
•
1
OK
MENU
•
•
•
2
OSD
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
3
0
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
ACCESS FUNCTION SET
SCREEN
Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET" by
pressing CH5∞ or TIME SCAN 5∞, then press OK.
ACCESS SUPERIMPOSE
SCREEN
Place the arrow next to
"SUPERIMPOSE" by
pressing CH5∞ or TIME
SCAN 5∞, then press OK.
CH
4
OK
FUNCTION
AUTO TIMER
=SUPERIMPOSE
2ND AUDIO
AUDIO SELECT
AUX INPUT
SPECIAL FUNCTION
HI-FI REC LEVEL
PRESS (5 ,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
SELECT MODE
Place the arrow next to
"ON" or "OFF" by pressing
CH5∞ or TIME SCAN 5∞.
SUPERIMPOSE
=ON
OFF
MENU
TIME SCAN
PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
5
To recall an indication
1 Press OSD.
n All indications corresponding to the current status are
displayed for 5 seconds, leaving the counter information,
and RECORD/PAUSE if in the Record Pause mode, on
the screen. (No indication during still and search.)
2 Press OSD again to clear the display.
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
NOTE:
If you engage the Record Pause mode, RECORD/PAUSE is
displayed whether "SUPERIMPOSE" is set to "ON" or "OFF".
The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the VCR is doing.
Tuned-in channel or AUX(iliary) mode
When the channel is changed, the new
channel is displayed on the screen for 5
seconds.
Clock time
Tape position indicator
"Cassette Loaded" mark
When a cassette is loaded, the mark is
displayed for 5 seconds. It blinks when the
VCR's EJECT button is pushed.
CH 125
THU 12:00 AM
B
NORM
HI–FI
+
+
RECORD
PAUSE
] SP
+
E
INDEX-1
MEMORY OFF
COUNT
–1:23:45
Audio mode indicators
Operation mode
When the operation mode is changed,
the new mode is displayed — RECORD
(5 sec.), PLAY (5 sec.), FF/REW (5 sec.
when engaged from Stop mode),
RECORD PAUSE (for as long as Pause is
engaged), and ITR *:** (5 sec.).
Tape speed indicator
INDEX indication
Counter reading
Counter memory on/off
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PLAY
Index Search
This function seeks out index codes that are placed on the tape
at recording start.
8
1
2
STOP
•
•
•
While the tape is stopped, press TIME SCAN ™ or
£.
EX
D
IN
ER
AS
E
ACCESS DISTANT CODE
To access a recording 2–9 index codes away, press
TIME SCAN ™ or £ repeatedly until the correct
number is displayed on screen (only if SUPERIMPOSE
is set to ON (Z pg. 30). Playback begins automatically
when the desired recording is located.
● To find the very beginning of the desired program,
press REW or FF and search visually for the start point.
NOTE:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
An index code is not placed on the tape when recording is
paused and then resumed.
Manual Index Mark/Erase
To mark an index code...
...during playback press INDEX MARK on the VCR.
n The VCR will mark an index code at that location.
n If "SUPERIMPOSE" is set to ON (Z pg. 30), "MARK" blinks on
the screen while an index code is being marked.
PL
AY
0
FF
REW
P
PAUSE
To erase an index code...
...during playback or still press INDEX ERASE on the VCR.
n The VCR will fast-forward to the nearest index code (Sound
will not be heard during this) and erase it. Playback continues
after the index code is erased.
n If "SUPERIMPOSE" is set to ON (Z pg. 30), "ERASE" blinks on
the screen while an index code is being erased.
O
•
ST
• • •
•
INDEX MARK
•
•
•
START SEARCH
Repeat Playback
E
M
TI
AN
SC
1
START REPEAT
Press and hold PLAY (until "PLAY" blinks on the front
display panel) during playback, then release.
VIDEO
PLAY
SP
H
M
S
● The entire tape is played back 20 times.
2
STOP REPEAT
To stop, press STOP at any time.
NOTE:
Pressing PLAY, REW, FF, PAUSE or TIME SCAN ™ or
£ also stops Repeat Playback.
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PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)
Instant ReView
At the press of a button, you can power up your VCR, rewind the
tape and begin viewing the most recent timer-recorded program.
8
•
•
•
• • •
•
•
1
STOP
•
•
•
RE
W
FF
REVIEW
ACTIVATE INSTANT REVIEW
After ensuring that the VCR is off and the Timer mode is
disengaged, press REVIEW.
● The power comes on and the VCR searches for the
index code indicating the start of the last timer-recorded
program, then begins playback automatically.
● You can access a program 2–9 index codes away
from the current position on the tape. If, for example,
you have 5 programs recorded and you want to
watch the third one, press REVIEW three times.
● To find the very beginning of the desired program,
press REW or FF and search visually for the program’s
start point.
REVIEW
Counter Reset
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
PL
AY
0
D
IS
C.RESET
1
FF
REW
RESET COUNTER TO ZERO
Press C.RESET.
NOTE:
By pressing the DISPLAY button, you can change the
display to show the counter reading, channel number
or clock time. (Channel number is not displayed during
playback.)
Counter Memory
When activated, this feature returns the tape to counter position
“zero”.
P
O
ST
C.MEMORY
1
2
ACTIVATE COUNTER
MEMORY
Press C.RESET during playback at a point you want to have
quick access to later. The counter reads “0H 00M 00S”.
Then press C.MEMORY. The Counter Memory indicator
in the front display panel lights.
RETURN TO COUNTER
POSITION ZERO
Press STOP (during playback), then press REW or FF.
The tape rewinds or fast-forwards and stops at approximately “0H 00M 00S” automatically.
● To cancel Counter Memory, press C.MEMORY.
TIME SCAN SHUTTLE
PLAY
POWER
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8
• • •
•
•
•
•
•
FF
MENU
•
•
•
Tape Position Indicator
The Tape position indicator
appears on screen when, from the
stop mode, you press FF, REW, or
use the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring,
or perform an Index Search or
Instant ReView. The position of "
" in relation to "B" (Beginning) or
"E" (End) shows you where you are
on the tape.
B
+
+
COUNT
+
E
0:33:27
NOTE:
RE
W
"SUPERIMPOSE" must be set to "ON", or the indicator will not
appear (Z pg. 30).
Next-Function Memory
POWER
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
The Next Function Memory “tells” the VCR what to do after
rewinding. * Before continuing, ensure that the VCR is in stop
mode.
a– For Automatic Start Of Playback After Tape Rewind . . .
. . . press REW, then press PLAY within 2 seconds.
b– For Automatic Power Off After Tape Rewind . . .
. . . press REW, then press POWER within 2 seconds.
c– For Automatic Timer Standby After Tape Rewind . . .
. . . press REW, then press TIMER within 2 seconds.
NOTE:
TIMER
If you want the "next function" to automatically start when the
counter reads "0H 00M 00S" (instead of at the beginning of the
tape), press C. MEMORY so that the counter memory indicator
appears on the front display panel before pressing REW or FF.
AY
PL
FF
REW
M
EN
U
C.MEMORY
AV COMPU LINK Playback
Your VCR is compatible with JVC’s AV COMPU LINK components,
including amplifiers (or receivers) and televisions. AV COMPU
LINK provides one touch control of the audio and video components that are linked via their AV COMPU LINK connectors.
For example: simply load a cassette in the VCR and press PLAY
and the AV COMPU LINK components automatically power on,
the TV's VIDEO mode is selected and the VCR goes into play
mode. (PLAY need not be pressed if the cassette's record safety
tab is removed.)
1
2
3
MAKE CONNECTION
Connect your VCR to an AV COMPU LINK component
as shown in the illustration on page 34.
● The mini-plug cable is a mono 3.5 mm mini-plug to
mono 3.5 mm mini-plug connector.
TURN ON THE VCR
Press POWER.
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.
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CH
PLAY
PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)
8
• • •
•
•
•
•
•
OK
MENU
•
•
•
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
4
5
0
CH
PLAY
6
ACCESS FUNCTION SET
SCREEN
Press CH5∞ or TIME SCAN 5∞ to place the arrow
next to “FUNCTION SET”, then press OK.
ACCESS SPECIAL
FUNCTION SCREEN
Press CH5∞ or TIME
SCAN 5∞ to place the
arrow next to “SPECIAL
FUNCTION”, then press
OK.
FUNCTION
AUTO TIMER
SUPERIMPOSE
2ND AUDIO
AUDIO SELECT
AUX INPUT
=SPECIAL FUNCTION
HI-FI REC LEVEL
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
ENABLE AV COMPU LINK
PLAYBACK
Press CH5∞ or TIME SCAN
5∞ to place the arrow next
to “AV COMPU LINK”.
SPECIAL FUNCTION
R.A. EDIT/PAUSE
=AV COMPU-LINK
PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
OK
MENU
TIME SCAN
7
Example
Your VCR
8
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
PERFORM AV COMPU LINK
PLAYBACK
Simply insert a cassette and press PLAY (if the cassette’s
record safety tab has been removed, playback begins
automatically). Linked components are turned on, and
the TV set to its VIDEO mode, automatically!
NOTE:
VIDEO OUT
PAUSE/SPECIAL
FUNCTION
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO IN
Mini-plug cable
(not supplied)
AUDIO IN
AV COMPU LINK
Television
AV COMPU LINK II
(VCR ONLY)
Connection varies depending on the type of JVC TV you have.
Please refer to the TV’s instruction manual when making this
connection.
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Your VCR is equipped with the TimeScan function. TimeScan
allows noise free pictures to be displayed on your TV screen in
the forward and reverse search modes. Audio will be played back
at normal speed during any of the TimeScan modes (Z pg. 36).
TimeScan allows you to view a program in search mode while
listening to the audio.
TimeScan
TIME SCAN SHUTTLE INDICATOR
PLAY
TIME SCAN INDICATOR
8
● "TIMESCAN AUDIO" must be set to "ON", or the sound will
not be heard in TimeScan mode (Z pg. 37).
● The audio will not synchronize with the video in TimeScan
modes.
● In Pause mode 3 seconds (approx.) of audio will be played
back repeatedly. ( Z pg. 27)
● In TimeScan search modes some of the audio information will
not be played so that the audio can keep up with the video.
● If "VIDEO CALIBRATION" is displayed, wait for this function
to complete before selecting a play or search mode.
•
•
•
REW
TIME SCAN SHUTTLE
Audio signal during TimeScan
FF
•
Playback tape
1
2 3 4 5
Sound of 1, 3 and 5 is heard.
Sound of 2 and 4 is not heard.
Output audio signal is normal (monaural) sound.
High-Speed Search
(7x playback)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
0
ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED
SEARCH
During playback or still, press FF for forward high-speed
search, or REW for reverse high-speed search.
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
NOTE:
AY
• • •
•
PL
•
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NOTES:
For short searches, during playback or still, press and hold FF or
REW for over 2 seconds. When released, normal playback resumes.
FF
Variable-Speed Search/
Reverse Play
REW
TIME SCAN
1
ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED
SEARCH
During playback or still, turn the VCR's TIME SCAN
SHUTTLE ring. It remains at that position even after you
release it. Each time it passes a click position, the
playback speed changes.
(Refer to the chart on pg 36 for playback speeds).
OR
During playback, press TIME SCAN ™ or £.
● To increase the speed in the forward direction, press
£.
● To decrease the speed in the forward direction, press
™.
● To play in reverse slow motion, and in reverse play
mode, continue to press ™ after selecting all the
forward slow motion modes.
(Refer to the chart on pg 36 for playback speeds).
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
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PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)
TimeScan
Names of
special-effects
playback
Speed
Reverse
Search
X-7 X-5
Play
Slow-Motion
*Still
X-1
X-1/6 X -1/18
0
SEARCH
VCR's Time
Scan shuttle
indicator
Audio output
X-3
Forward
Orange
Audio is output.
Slow-Motion
X1/18
X1/6
SLOW
6
SLOW
Green
Red
Green
Audio is not output.
Play
Search
X1
X2 X3 X5 X7
SEARCH
Orange
Audio is output.
* Still mode cannot be engaged using the remote control's TIME SCAN button.
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
The VCR's TimeScan indicator lights during TimeScan.
The speed is shown in the upper right corner of the TV screen for approx. 5 seconds.
The TimeScan search speed is the same for SP and EP recordings.
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
When using the VCR's TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring, the playback speed may not change depending on how far it is turned.
When using the VCR's TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring, the playback speed will change up to X7 and -X7 search speeds. Turning
the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring further will not increase the search speed.
Picture may be distorted at the position where the recording speed is switched.
The picture may be noisy for a moment when you change the playback speed.
Depending on the tape in use, noise may appear or the upper part of the picture may be distorted.
Picture may appear distorted in comparison to normal playback.
In TimeScan mode there will be a time lag between the video and the audio and noise may appear in the audio signal.
TimeScan sound quality will differ in comparison to normal playback.
When the playback direction is reversed, it takes approximately 6 seconds until sound is heard.
Skip Search
1
2
3
4
5
PL
AY
●
●
●
●
●
●
7
8
9
1
6
0
SKIP OVER UNWANTED
SECTIONS
Press SKIP SEARCH 1 to 4 times during playback. Each
press initiates a 30-second period of fast- motion
playback. Normal playback resumes automatically.
NOTE:
To return to normal playback during a Skip Search,
press PLAY.
SKIP SEARCH
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TimeScan Audio
CH
The audio output can be set ON/OFF during TimeScan. Select
ON/OFF as required.
*The default setting is "ON".
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•
OK
MENU
•
•
•
1
2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
3
0
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
ACCESS FUNCTION SET
SCREEN
Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing
CH5∞ or TIME SCAN 5∞, then press OK.
ACCESS AUDIO SELECT
SCREEN
Place the arrow next to
"AUDIO SELECT" by
pressing CH5∞ or TIME
SCAN 5∞, thenpress OK.
CH
MENU
OK
4
FUNCTION
AUTO TIMER
SUPERIMPOSE
2ND AUDIO
=AUDIO SELECT
AUX INPUT
SPECIAL FUNCTION
HI-FI REC LEVEL
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
ACCESS TIMESCAN
AUDIO SCREEN
Place the arrow next to
"TIMESCAN AUDIO" by
pressing CH5∞ or TIME
SCAN 5∞, thenpress OK.
AUDIO SELECT
AUDIO MONITOR
=TIMESCAN AUDIO
TIME SCAN
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
5
SELECT MODE
Place the arrow next to
"ON" or "OFF" by pressing
CH5∞ or TIME SCAN
5∞.
TIMESCAN AUDIO
=ON
OFF
PRESS (5,∞), TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
6
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
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PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)
POWER
Active Video
Calibration
Your VCR is equipped with the Active Video Calibration feature,
which checks the condition of the tape in use during recording
and playback, and compensates to provide the highest-possible
recording and playback pictures. *The default setting for both
recording and playback is "ON".
Preparation
CH
1
8
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•
•
•
•
•
2
OK
MENU
•
•
•
POWER
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
CH
OK
MENU
TIME SCAN
3
4
TURN ON THE VCR
Press POWER.
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
ACCESS VIDEO
CALIBRATION SCREEN
Press CH5∞ or TIME
SCAN 5∞ to place the
arrow next to “VIDEO
CALIBRATION”, then
press OK.
MAIN MENU
PROGRAM SET
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
CUSTOM SET
=VIDEO CALIBRATION
R.A. EDIT
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
SELECT MODE
Place the arrow next to
ACTIVE VIDEO CALIBRATION
"ON" by pressing CH5∞
RECORDING = ON
or TIME SCAN 5∞, then
OFF
press OK to move the
PLAYBACK
= ON
OFF
arrow to the Playback
section. Set Playback to
"ON", then press MENU as
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
many times as necessary to
return to the normal screen.
(Pressing OK returns the arrow to the Recording section.)
NOTE:
When recording or when playing back tapes recorded
on this VCR set the Active Video Calibration to "ON".
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PLAY
REC
• • •
•
•
Perform steps 1 – 3 on page 26 ("Simple Recording") before
continuing.
8
PAUSE
•
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•
Recording
1
•
•
•
START RECORDING
Press and hold REC and
press PLAY on the remote
control, or press REC on
the VCR's front panel.
● The VCR takes about 7
seconds to assess the
quality of the tape in
use, then recording
begins with the picture
level optimized.
NOTES:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
AY
PL
PAUSE
REC
DURING CALIBRATION
START
END
+
+
+
ACTIVE VIDEO CALIBRATION
CALIBRATION COMPLETE
● Calibration occurs
immediately prior to
both the first SP and the
first EP recording after
inserting the cassette. It
START
END
does not take place
+
+
+
during recording.
ACTIVE VIDEO CALIBRATION
● In the case of timer
recording, calibration takes place for both SP and EP
before the first timer recording after inserting the cassette
(regardless of the tape speed selected for that recording).
● Once the cassette is ejected, the calibration data is
canceled. The next time the cassette is used for
recording, calibration is re-performed.
● While Active Video Calibration is operative, the
PAUSE button will not function.
● SUPERIMPOSE must be set to "ON" or the Active
Video Calibration screen will not appear (Z pg. 30).
ATTENTION:
n As calibration takes place before recording actually starts,
there is a delay of about 7 seconds after REC and PLAY on
the remote, or REC on the VCR's front panel, are pressed.
To make sure you record the desired scene or program
completely, first perform the following steps:
1) Press and hold PAUSE, and press REC to engage the
RECORD PAUSE mode.
● The VCR then automatically checks the condition of
the tape and, after about 7 seconds, re-enters RECORD
PAUSE.
2) Press PLAY to start recording.
n If you want to bypass Active Video Calibration and start
recording right away, set "RECORDING" to "OFF" in step
4 of the Preparation procedure (Z pg. 38).
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PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)
PLAY
Playback
The VCR assesses the quality of the tape once you initiate
playback.
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•
•
Before beginning, perform steps 1 and 2 on page 25.
•
•
•
1
START PLAYBACK
Press PLAY.
● The VCR adjusts the
playback picture quality
based on the quality of
the tape in use.
NOTES:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
VIDEO CALIBRATION
● When using rental tapes, or tapes recorded on other
VCRs, set “PLAYBACK” in step 4 of the Preparation
procedure to either “ON” or “OFF” as desired
(Z pg. 38).
● The Video Calibration screen only appears at the
beginning of automatic tracking. Even though the
screen doesn't appear after that, the Active Video
calibration function is operative.
● “SUPERIMPOSE” must be set to "ON" or the Video
Calibration screen will not appear (Z pg. 30).
AY
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Record One Program While
Watching Another
Recording
8
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•
•
•
•
2
OSD
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
EO
0
ID
C.RESET
1
/V
•
TV
•
•
•
1
ENGAGE TV MODE
During recording...
● Press TV/VIDEO. The VCR's VIDEO indicator goes
out. (If you are using the RF connection (Z pg. 6). to
view the output from your VCR, the TV broadcast
being recorded disappears.)
● If you are using the AV connection ( Z pg. 6), to view
the output from your VCR, change the TV's input
mode from AV to TV.
SELECT CHANNEL FOR
VIEWING
Use the TV’s channel selector to set the channel you
want to watch.
Display Elapsed Recording
Time
1
2
RESET COUNTER TO ZERO
Before recording starts, press C.RESET. The counter
resets to zero and displays the exact elapsed time as the
tape runs.
DISPLAY ELAPSED TIME ON
SCREEN
During recording, press OSD at any time to see the
elapsed time. All indications corresponding to the
current status of the VCR are displayed for 5 seconds.
The counter display remains on the screen indicating the
elapsed time. Press OSD again to remove the display.
● Make sure "SUPERIMPOSE" is set to "ON" (Z pg. 30).
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PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)
CH
Stereo And SAP
(Second Audio Program)
8
• • •
•
•
•
•
•
OK
MENU
•
•
•
Your VCR’s built-in MTS decoder enables reception of Multichannel TV Sound broadcasts.
● The ST indicator on the front display panel lights during
stereo broadcast reception, and SAP lights during SAP
program reception.
● Both indicators light when a stereo program is accompanied
by SAP audio.
To Record Stereo Programs . . .
. . . simply follow the basic recording procedure.
To Listen To Stereo Soundtrack During Recording . . .
. . . select "HI-FI" at the Audio Monitor screen ( Z pg. 29).
To Record SAP Programs . . .
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
0
CH
2
OK
MENU
TIME SCAN
3
4
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
ACCESS FUNCTION SET
SCREEN
Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing
CH5∞ or TIME SCAN 5∞, then press OK.
ACCESS 2ND AUDIO
SCREEN
Place the arrow next to "2ND AUDIO" by pressing
CH5∞ or TIME SCAN 5∞,
then press OK.
SELECT MODE
Place the arrow next to
"ON" by pressing CH 5∞
or TIME SCAN 5∞.
2ND AUDIO
=ON
OFF
PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
5
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
NOTES:
● If a SAP program is received, the SAP audio is recorded on
both the Normal and Hi-Fi tracks. The main audio program is
not recorded.
● If a non-SAP program is received, the main audio is recorded
on both the Hi-Fi and Normal audio tracks.
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POWER
Hi-Fi Audio Recording Level
Control
CH
Your VCR allows manual adjustment of the Hi-Fi audio
recording level. Although the preset audio recording level is
satisfactory for normal recording, if the sound you are going to
record is too loud or too low, adjust the audio recording level
while referring to the VCR's audio level meters.
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•
•
K
FF
O
REW
• • •
•
MENU
•
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•
POWER
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
2
3
0
CH
FF
REW
OK
MENU
TIME SCAN
4
5
TURN ON THE VCR
Press POWER.
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
ACCESS FUNCTION SET
SCREEN
Press CH5∞ or TIME SCAN 5∞ to place the arrow
next to “FUNCTION SET”, then press OK.
ACCESS HI-FI REC LEVEL
SCREEN
Press CH5∞ or TIME SCAN 5∞ to place the arrow
next to “HI-FI REC LEVEL”, then press OK.
SELECT MODE
Place the arrow next to
“MANUAL” by pressing
CH5∞ or TIME SCAN
5∞.
HI-FI REC LEVEL CONTROL
PRESET
=MANUAL
PRESS
PRESS
(REW)
(FF)
MIN------*------MAX
PRESS (5, ∞) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
6
NOTE:
● Noise will increase if the recording level is too low, while
distortion will increase if the level is too high.
7
ADJUST AUDIO RECORDING LEVEL
Press FF or REW.
● To move the on-screen's audio levels by one division
of the scale, press FF or REW briefly for 5 times in
succession. To move the audio levels faster, keep FF
or REW presssed.
● Adjust the recording level so that the audio level
meters reach from 0dB to 4dB at the maximum sound
volume.
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary to exit.
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VCR Plus+
Timer
Programming
Before VCR Plus+ Timer programming, see "VCR Plus+
Setup" on page 19.
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• • •
•
•
•
•
•
Timer recording allows you to program the VCR to
automatically record a program which will be broadcast at
some future time.
The timer record function can be programmed using VCR Plus+
or On-Screen Timer Programming. (Z pg. 46)
During VCR Plus+ and on-screen programming, the IllumiGuide feature tells you which button on the remote control
must be pressed next by lighting the relevant buttons. The
Illumi-Guide feature is activated by the ILLUMI GUIDE button
on the remote control. The Illumi-Guide feature is only active
when the remote control's TV/CABLE/VCR switch is set to
"VCR". (Illumi-Guide is an optional help feature which makes
programming easier. It is not necessary to use Illumi-Guide to
program the VCR.)
1
OK
2
NUMBER
CANCEL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
LOAD A CASSETTE
Make sure the record safety tab is present.
● The VCR’s power comes on automatically.
ACCESS VCR PLUS+ SCREEN
To use the Illumi-Guide
feature press ILLUMI
GUIDE. MENU, REW,
PLAY and FF will light.
Press MENU on the remote
control.
VCR PLUS+
PRESS NUMBER KEY(0-9)
● The clock must be set in
PRESS (MENU) TO MAIN MENU
order to access the VCR
Plus+ screen. If you haven’t set the clock, the Main
Menu screen appears when you press MENU. Refer
to page 7 for the Dual Quick Set procedure or page 9
for the clock setting procedure.
● If you are using the Illumi-Guide feature, the following
buttons will light up: NUMBER keys (0 – 9), CANCEL
and MENU.
0
TV/CABLE/VCR
OK
MENU
ILLUMI GUIDE
When Using The Illumi-Guide Feature
● Buttons light or blink on the remote control for
approximately 10 seconds. If the button or buttons extinguish
during timer programming, press ILLUMI GUIDE and the
button or buttons previously lit or blinking come back on. If
the button or buttons do not re-light or start blinking again,
press MENU as many times as necessary to return to the
normal screen and extinguish all illuminated buttons,
and re-perform the timer programming procedure from the
beginning.
● If for some reason the remote control's signal is not received
by the VCR, press MENU as many times as necessary to
return to the normal screen and extinguish all
illuminated buttons, and re-perform the timer programming
procedure from the beginning.
3
ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER
Press the appropriate NUMBER keys to enter the
PlusCode number printed in the TV listings for the TV
program you wish to record.
● To make corrections, press CANCEL and input the
correct PlusCode number.
● If the PlusCode number you input is incorrect,
"ERROR" may appear on the screen to advise you of
the error. This happens when the PlusCode number is
for a program which has already passed. "ERROR" is
displayed for about 4 seconds and the VCR Plus+
screen reappears (step 2).
● If you are using the Illumi-Guide feature, OK blinks
when the following buttons are lit: NUMBER keys
(0 – 9), CANCEL and MENU.
CH
SP/EP
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8
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•
NUMBER
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
NUMBER "9"
9
5
TIMER
CH
6
SP
/E
P
N
U
M
BE
R
"8
"
0
MENU
Press OK and the Program
screen appears.
The PlusCode number you
entered appears in the
Program screen. Check to
make sure it’s accurate.
PROGRAM 1
(VCR PLUS+ 12345678)
DATE
7/10 FRI
START
8:00 PM
STOP
9:00 PM
CHANNEL
8 SP
PRESS (8=DAILY, 9=WEEKLY
SP/EP=REC SPEED)
● To timer-record daily or
PRESS (MENU) TO END
weekly serials, press
DAILY (NUMBER “8”) or
WEEKLY (NUMBER “9”). “DAILY” or “WEEKLY”
appears on the Program screen.
● For weekly recording, the desired date for the day of
the week must be entered.
● If you made a mistake, press CANCEL and, after
pressing MENU as many times as necessary to access
the VCR Plus+ screen, input the correct PlusCode
number.
● If you are using the Illumi-Guide feature, MENU
lights up for about 10 seconds.
OK
MENU
•
•
•
4
CHECK INPUT DATA
OK
TIME SCAN
7
8
SET TAPE SPEED
Press SP/EP.
CHECK/CORRECT INPUT
DATA
If the data is correct as it is, go to step 7. If not, press
OK or TIME SCAN ™£ until the item you want to
change begins to blink. Then press the appropriate
NUMBER keys, CH5∞ or TIME SCAN 5∞ to obtain
the desired setting.
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
● Press just once to access the Auto Timer screen
(Z pg. 49).
ENGAGE TIMER MODE
Press TIMER. The VCR turns off automatically.
NOTES:
● To disengage the timer before recording starts, press TIMER
again. Pressing once more re-engages it.
● In case of a power failure after programming, the VCR’s
memory backup keeps your selections for approximately
10 minutes.
● When timer-recording cable channels received through a
Cable Box, be sure to keep the Cable Box set to ON.
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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)
CH
On-Screen
Timer
Programming
8
•
•
1
•
•
•
OK
MENU
•
•
•
• • •
You can directly program the VCR’s timer to record up to 8
shows, as far as a year in advance. Remember, the clock must be
set before you can program the timer (Z pg. 7 or 9).
You can also use the optional Illumi-Guide feature, where the
relevant buttons on the remote control light to tell you which
button to press next. The Illumi-Guide feature is activated by the
ILLUMI GUIDE button on the remote control. The Illumi-Guide
feature is only active when the remote control's TV/CABLE/VCR
switch is set to "VCR". (Illumi-Guide is an optional help feature
which makes programming easier. It is not necessary to use
Illumi-Guide to program the VCR.)
NUMBER
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
2
LOAD A CASSETTE
Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover
the hole with adhesive tape, then load.
● The VCR comes on, and the counter is reset,
automatically.
ACCESS ON-SCREEN
MENU
To use the Illumi-Guide feature press ILLUMI GUIDE.
MENU, REW, PLAY and FF will light.
Press MENU as many times as necessary to bring up the
Main Menu screen.
● If you are using the Illumi-Guide feature, MENU
lights up and OK blinks.
0
CH
3
OK
MENU
TIME SCAN
ILLUMI GUIDE
When Using The Illumi-Guide Feature
● Buttons light or blink on the remote control for
approximately 10 seconds. If the button or buttons extinguish
during timer programming, press ILLUMI GUIDE and the
button or buttons previously lit or blinking come back on. If
the button or buttons do not re-light or start blinking again,
press MENU as many times as necessary to return to the
normal screen and extinguish all illuminated buttons,
and re-perform the timer programming procedure from the
beginning.
● If for some reason the remote control's signal is not received
by the VCR, press MENU as many times as necessary to
return to the normal screen and extinguish all
illuminated buttons, and re-perform the timer programming
procedure from the beginning.
4
ACCESS PROGRAM SET
SCREEN
Make sure the arrow is to
the left of "PROGRAM
SET", then press OK.
PROGRAM 1
DATE
START
STOP
CHANNEL
--/-- - : - - AM
- - : - - AM
- - SP
● If you are using the
Illumi-Guide feature, OK
PRESS NUMBER KEY(0-9)
blinks when the
OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS
(MENU) TO END
following buttons are lit:
NUMBER keys (0 – 9),
TIME SCAN, CANCEL and MENU.
SELECT PROGRAM NUMBER
Press the appropriate NUMBER keys or CH5∞ or TIME
SCAN 5∞ to select a vacant program number, then press
OK. The first time you do this, all numbers will be vacant,
so just press OK when the screen appears.
● If you are using the Illumi-Guide feature, OK blinks
when the following buttons are lit: NUMBER keys
(0 – 9), TIME SCAN, CANCEL and MENU.
CH
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8
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•
•
5
•
•
•
Press the appropriate NUMBER keys to set the date,
start/stop time and channel number. Press CH5∞ or
TIME SCAN 5∞ to set AM/PM and tape speed. Press
OK after AM/PM, channel number and tape speed
settings. The next setting that can be set begins flashing.
● Any information comprised of 1 digit (except the
channel number) should have a "0" entered before it.
● It is possible to set all information using the CH5∞ or
TIME SCAN 5∞ button.
(In this case, press OK after each setting.) Do not use
the CH ∞ or TIME SCAN ∞ button to set the date.
● If you are using the Illumi-Guide feature, OK blinks
when the following buttons are lit: NUMBER keys
(0 – 9), TIME SCAN, CANCEL and MENU.
OK
MENU
•
•
•
SET PROGRAM
INFORMATION
NOTES:
NUMBER
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
● To timer-record a program received with a cable box
or DSS receiver, directly enter the channel that the
cable box or the DSS receiver receives it on.
● If a DSS receiver is used, cable channels 100 to 199
cannot be timer-recorded. For timer-recording of
these channels, set the "DSS RECEIVER OUTPUT" to
"OFF". (Z pg. 23)
NUMBER "9"
TIMER
** You can record selected programs at the same time
every weekday, or once a week. Before entering the
month, press NUMBER key “8” (DAILY) or “9”
(WEEKLY). Either "DAILY" or "WEEKLY" appears.
Press again and "DAILY" or "WEEKLY" disappears.
For weekly recording, the desired date for the day of
the week must be entered.
"8
"
0
N
U
M
BE
R
CH
OK
MENU
6
TIME SCAN
EXAMPLE
If you program the VCR to timer
record a show on September 6
on channel 40 from 12:00 noon
to 1:00 PM in SP mode, the
screen will look like this:
PROGRAM 1
DATE
START
STOP
CHANNEL
9/ 6 SUN
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
40 SP
PRESS NUMBER KEY(0-9)
OR ( 5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
NOTES:
7
● To disengage the timer before recording starts, press TIMER
again. Pressing once more re-engages it.
● In case of a power failure after programming, the VCR’s memory
backup keeps your selections for approximately 10 minutes.
● If you select "PROGRAM SET" without having set the date and
time, an error message appears. Follow its instructions.
● If you enter a start time that has already passed, "ERROR"
appears on the screen and flashes.
● Programs that start after midnight must have the next day’s date.
8
MAKE CORRECTIONS
To change any of the settings, press OK or TIME SCAN
™ £ until the item you want to change begins
blinking. Then set as in step 5.
● If you are using the Illumi-Guide feature, OK blinks
when the following buttons are lit: NUMBER keys
(0 – 9), TIME SCAN, CANCEL and MENU.
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
● Press just once to access the Auto Timer screen
(Z pg. 49).
● If you are using the Illumi-Guide feature, all buttons
go out.
ENGAGE TIMER MODE
Press TIMER. The VCR turns off automatically.
● After timer recording is completed, the VCR’s power goes off
automatically.
● You can program the timer while a regular recording is in
progress; the on-screen menu will not be recorded.
● If the end of tape is reached during timer recording, the
cassette is automatically ejected.
● When timer-recording cable channels received through a
Cable Box, be sure to keep the Cable Box set to ON.
● When timer-recording satellite channels received through a
DSS receiver, be sure to keep the DSS receiver set to ON.
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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)
CH
POWER
Check And Cancel Programs
8
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•
•
•
•
POWER
CANCEL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
TIMER
0
1
2
OK
MENU
•
•
•
CH
3
4
DISENGAGE TIMER
Press TIMER, then press POWER.
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
ACCESS PROGRAM SET
SCREEN
Press CH5∞ or TIME SCAN 5∞ to place the arrow
next to "PROGRAM SET", then press OK.
CHECK PROGRAM INFORMATION
Press CH5∞ or TIME SCAN 5∞ to check the programs
in succession.
To Cancel A Program . . .
OK
MENU
5
TIME SCAN
6
7
CANCEL A PROGRAM
Press CANCEL.
● Repeat steps 4 and 5 as many times as necessary.
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary. If there are
still programs remaining, go to step 7.
RE-ENGAGE TIMER
Press TIMER again.
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Auto Timer
CH
When the Auto Timer is set to ON the timer is automatically
engaged when the VCR's power is turned off and automatically
disengaged when the VCR is powered back on.
8
• • •
•
•
•
•
•
1
OK
MENU
•
•
•
2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
TIMER
0
CH
OK
MENU
TIME SCAN
3
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
ACCESS FUNCTION SET
SCREEN
Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing
CH5∞ or TIME SCAN 5∞, then press OK.
ACCESS AUTO TIMER
SCREEN
Place the arrow next to "AUTO TIMER" by pressing
CH5∞ or TIME SCAN 5∞, then press OK. Now skip to
step 2 of the procedure below.
Or, during on-screen timer programming ...
1
2
ACCESS AUTO TIMER
SCREEN
In step 7 in the VCR Plus+ Timer Programming procedure (Z pg. 45) or in step 7 in the On-Screen Timer
Programming procedure (Z pg. 47), press MENU.
SELECT MODE
Place the arrow next to
your choice ("ON" or
"OFF") by pressing CH5∞
or TIME SCAN 5∞.
AUTO TIMER
=ON
OFF
PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
3
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
NOTE:
For safety, when AUTO TIMER is set to “OFF”, all other VCR
functions are disabled while the Timer mode is engaged. To
disengage the timer, press TIMER.
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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)
REC
Instant Timer
Recording
(ITR)
8
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•
• • •
•
•
•
•
•
This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours
(selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts the VCR off after
recording is finished.
1
2
3
START RECORDING
Press REC on the front panel.
ENGAGE ITR MODE
Press REC again. ITR blinks and 0:30 appears on the
front display panel.
SET RECORDING
DURATION
If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press
REC to extend the time. Each press extends recording
time by 30 minutes.
NOTES:
REC
ITR
VIDEO
SP
● You can only perform ITR using the REC button on the VCR's
front panel.
● After you set the time, the previous display reappears.
● To check the remaining time, press REC once during recording and the remaining time will be displayed for about 5
seconds. Be careful not to press REC again within these 5
seconds, or you will round the recording time up to the next
30 minute increment.
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EDITING
You can use your VCR as the player or the recorder.
Edit To Or
From Another 1
VCR
Player
Your VCR
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
2
3
5
NUMBER "0"
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
LOAD CASSETTES
Insert the playback cassette into the player and the
cassette to be recorded on into the recorder.
SET RECORDER’S INPUT
MODE
Set to AUX. With this VCR, press NUMBER key “0” (AU
appears on the front display panel in place of a channel
number).
START PLAYER
Set to its play mode.
NOTE:
If the player is equipped with a superimpose/OSD
disable feature then set "SUPERIMPOSE" to OFF before
pressing PLAY (Z pg. 30).
Another VCR
1
● When using your VCR as the recorder and a monaural
VCR as the player, connect the player’s AUDIO OUT
connector to the AUDIO IN L connector on the recorder.
When using this VCR as the recorder, make sure to select
"FRONT" or "REAR" (depending on which input connectors
you use) at the Aux Input Screen. (To select the correct AUX
input connector, follow steps 4, 5, 9 – 11 from the "Edit
From A Camcorder" section, Z pg. 52.)
4
Recorder
Connect an AV cable between the player’s VIDEO OUT
and AUDIO OUT connectors and the recorder’s VIDEO
IN and AUDIO IN connectors.
NOTE:
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
MAKE CONNECTIONS
START RECORDER
Set to its record mode.
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EDITING (cont.)
You can use a camcorder as the player and your VCR as the
recorder.
Edit From A
Camcorder
Recorder
1
Your VCR
8
•
•
•
• • •
•
•
•
•
•
To rear panel PAUSE/SPECIAL
FUNCTION connector
AUDIO
IN
Mini-plug cable (not supplied)
(JVC camcorder only)
VIDEO
IN
3
VIDEO
OUT
Camcorder
2
AUDIO OUT
EDIT
4
Player
5
NUMBER "0"
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
CH
OK
MENU
TIME SCAN
6
7
MAKE CONNECTIONS
Connect an AV cable between the camcorder’s VIDEO
OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors and your VCR’s
VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors.
● When a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder is
used, the camcorder is capable of controlling your VCR.
The mini-plug cable is a mono 3.5 mm mini-plug to
mono 3.5 mm mini-plug connector.
● If connecting to a camcorder with a monaural output,
connect the audio output connector on the
camcorder to AUDIO IN L of the VCR.
LOAD A CASSETTE
Insert the cassette to be recorded on into the recorder.
SET RECORDER’S INPUT
MODE
Press NUMBER key “0” to set to AUX.
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
ACCESS FUNCTION SET
SCREEN
Press CH5∞ or TIME SCAN 5∞ to place the arrow
next to “FUNCTION SET”, then press OK.
If you’re using a JVC Master Edit Control-equipped
camcorder — step 6
If not — step 9
ACCESS SPECIAL
FUNCTION SCREEN
Press CH5∞ or TIME SCAN 5∞ to place the arrow
next to “SPECIAL FUNCTION”, then press OK.
SELECT MODE
Press CH5∞ or TIME SCAN
5∞ to place the arrow next
to “R.A. EDIT/PAUSE”.
SPECIAL FUNCTION
=R.A. EDIT/PAUSE
AV COMPU-LINK
PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
CH
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8
• • •
•
•
8
•
•
•
OK
MENU
•
•
•
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
RETURN TO FUNCTION
SET SCREEN
Press MENU.
ACCESS AUX INPUT
SCREEN
9
SELECT INPUT
10
Press CH5∞ or TIME SCAN 5∞ to place the arrow
next to “AUX INPUT”, then press OK.
If you are connecting the
AUX INPUT
AV cable to the AV
=FRONT
connectors on the front of
REAR
the VCR, place the arrow
next to "FRONT" by
pressing CH5∞ or TIME
SCAN 5∞. If you are
PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
connecting the AV cable to
the AV connectors on the
back of the VCR, place the arrow next to "REAR" by
pressing CH5∞ or TIME SCAN 5∞.
0
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
CH
11
START PLAYER
12
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
Set the camcorder to its play mode.
OK
MENU
NOTE:
If the camcorder is equipped with a superimpose/OSD
disable feature then set its superimpose or display
feature to OFF before pressing play.
TIME SCAN
13
START RECORDER
Set your VCR to its record mode.
● If you are using a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC
camcorder, it can put the recorder automatically into
Record mode. (Refer to camcorder's instruction
manual.)
54
EDITING (cont.)
Assemble Editing adds one recorded scene to another in
succession.
To use your VCR as the recorder ...
PLAY
PA
U
SE
REC
Assemble
Editing
8
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•
3
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
PLAY
• • •
•
SP/EP
•
•
•
1
2
SP/EP
PAUSE
REC
4
5
6
7
LOAD CASSETTES
Insert the original cassette in the player, and the
recording cassette in the recorder.
SET TAPE SPEED
Set to "SP" or "EP" by pressing the SP/EP button.
ENGAGE RECORDSTANDBY MODE
Press and hold PAUSE, and press REC.
FIND EDIT START POINT
Play back the original tape until you reach the scene to
be edited.
START EDITING
When you reach the scene on the original tape to be
edited, press PLAY to initiate the recorder’s record
mode.
STOP EDITING
Press PAUSE to pause the tape in the recorder.
CONTINUE EDITING
Repeat steps 4 through 6 to add additional scenes.
NOTE:
Assemble Editing is also possible using your VCR as the
playback deck.
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Audio Dubbing
Audio dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously
recorded tape with a new soundtrack. Use your VCR as the
recorder.
PLAY
D
U
B
Pre-recorded tape
Video/Hi-Fi audio
track
A.
PAUSE
Normal audio track
8
•
•
•
• • •
•
•
•
•
•
STOP
Audio-dubbed tape
1
Audio component
(CD player etc.)
NOTES:
● When monitoring the sound during Audio Dubbing, the
normal soundtrack is automatically selected. If you wish to
hear the Hi-Fi or mixed sound (Hi-Fi + Normal soundtracks),
refer to the "Select The Soundtrack" section (Z pg. 29) and
select the soundtrack you wish to hear.
● Audio dubbing stops automatically when the counter reaches
"0H00M00S", and the VCR enters the Play mode. Check the
counter reading before dubbing.
● Audio dubbing is also possible using the rear AUDIO IN
connectors. When using these connectors, make sure to select
"REAR" at the Aux Input screen. To select the correct Aux
Input connector, follow steps 4, 5, 9 – 11 from the "Edit From
A Camcorder" section Z pg. 52.
● Audio dubbing cannot be performed on a cassette that has
had its record safety tab removed.
● When playing back an audio-dubbed tape, refer to the "Select
The Soundtrack" section (Z pg. 29) to select the soundtrack
you wish to hear.
● It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted
material without the consent of the copyright owner.
2
3
4
5
6
MAKE CONNECTIONS
Connect an audio component to the AUDIO IN L + R
connectors on the VCR's front panel. *When connecting monaural equipment, use only the VCR's AUDIO
IN L connector.
SET INPUT MODE
Press NUMBER key "0" on the remote control. "AU"
appears in place of a channel number.
● Be sure to select "FRONT" at the AUX Input Screen.
(To select the correct AUX Input connector, follow
steps 4, 5, 9 – 11 from the "Edit From A Camcorder"
section, Z pg. 52.)
LOCATE START POINT
Press PLAY to start playback of the tape in your VCR,
and press PAUSE when you find the point where you
want to start dubbing.
ENGAGE AUDIO DUBBING
Press A. DUB.
● Your VCR enters the Audio Dubbing Pause mode.
(REC blinks, PLAY and PAUSE light up on the front
display panel.)
START DUBBING
Engage the audio component's Play mode, then press
PLAY to start the tape in your VCR. Audio dubbing
begins at this point.
● REC blinks and PLAY is displayed on the front display
panel.
● To stop dubbing temporarily, press PAUSE. Press
PLAY to resume dubbing.
END AUDIO DUBBING
Press STOP to stop the tape in your VCR, and engage
the audio component's Stop mode.
56
EDITING (cont.)
Insert Editing
Source tape
U
SE
Your VCR
PA
Recorder
Insert editing replaces part of the recorded scene with new
material. Both the picture and Hi-Fi audio soundtrack are
replaced with new ones, while the normal audio soundtrack
remains unchanged. If you wish to change the normal audio
track as well, use the audio dubbing function simultaneously.
Use your VCR as the recorder.
8
•
TIME SCAN SHUTTLE
•
•
•
Recorded tape
Before insert editing
Normal audio
track
JOG
• • •
•
After insert editing
Audio signal
1
2
Video signal
Another VCR
Player
C.RESET
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
3
4
5
0
NUMBER "0"
•
•
•
PAUSE
TIME SCAN
Video/Hi-Fi
audio track
MAKE CONNECTIONS
Connect the player's VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT
connectors to your VCR's VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN on
the front panel.
SET INPUT MODE
Press NUMBER key "0". "AU" appears in place of a
channel number.
● Be sure to select "FRONT" at the Aux Input screen.
(To select the correct AUX input connector, follow
steps 4, 5, 9 – 11 from the "Edit From A Camcorder"
section Z pg. 52).
LOCATE END POINT
Load the recording cassette into your VCR, and play it
back to determine the edit-out point (the end of the
segment to be replaced) using the JOG/TIME SCAN
SHUTTLE controls or TIME SCAN ™£ and PAUSE.
RESET THE COUNTER
Press C.RESET to change the counter display to
"0H00M00S".
LOCATE START POINT
Determine the edit-in point (the beginning of the
segment to be replaced) using the JOG/TIME SCAN
SHUTTLE controls or TIME SCAN ™£ and PAUSE.
● Be sure to engage the Still mode at the edit-in point.
PLAY
57
8
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•
•
•
•
•
INSERT
•
•
•
6
7
ENGAGE INSERT EDITING
Press INSERT.
● Your VCR enters the Insert-Pause mode. (REC, PLAY
and PAUSE light up on the front display panel.)
● The TV screen changes from the still picture to the
input source you are going to record.
START EDITING
Load the source cassette and play back the segment
that is to be inserted. When you reach the start of the
section of the source tape that you wish to insert, press
PLAY to start the tape in your VCR; Insert Editing begins
at this point.
● PLAY and REC are displayed on the front display
panel.
i
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
AY
0
PL
C.RESET
1
8
END INSERT EDITING
At counter "0H00M00S", Insert Editing will stop automatically while the tape continues running in the Play
mode. if you wish to stop Insert Editing before the
specified edit-out point, press C.RESET.
FOR AV INSERT EDITING
If you want to replace the picture, Hi-Fi audio soundtrack and
normal audio soundtrack all at the same time...
In step 6 above, after you press INSERT, press A. DUB. also.
(REC and PLAY blink and PAUSE lights up on the display panel.)
NOTES:
● Suitable leads can be obtained from your dealer.
● Insert editing is not possible with cassettes whose safety tab
has been removed.
● In insert editing, the recording speed (SP/EP) is determined by
the previous recording to be replaced. If the previous
recording's speed changes within a single edit, the inserted
picture will be distorted at the switching point.
● A small portion of the recording which precedes an insert edit
may become erased.
● Insert Editing is also possible using the rear connectors.
When using these connectors, be sure to select "REAR" at the
Aux Input screen. To select the correct AUX Input connector,
follow steps 4, 5, 9 – 11 from the "Edit From A Camcorder"
section, Z pg 52.
58
EDITING (cont.)
Random Assemble Editing
PAUSE/
SPECIAL
FUNCTION
Player
This function makes it easier to create edited videos when your
VCR is used as the source player in combination with another
VCR equipped with a Remote PAUSE Connector. You can preprogram up to 8 scenes or “cuts” for automatic editing in the
sequence you have specified.
1
• • •
•
•
•
•
•
Audio signal
2
Video signal
Recorder
PLAY
TIME SCAN SHUTTLE
Mini-plug Cable
(Not supplied)
P
O
ST
8
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•
• • •
•
•
•
•
•
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
CANCEL
CH
STOP
OK
EN
U
TIME SCAN
M
Perform steps 2 – 8 on
page 52, “Edit From A
Camcorder”.
NOTE:
-ERRORCHOOSE SPECIAL FUNCTION
ON MAIN MENU AND SELECT
R.A. EDIT/PAUSE
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
4
5
6
LOAD SOURCE CASSETTE
Insert the source cassette into your VCR.
● To return to the normal screen from the Function
screen, press MENU.
START SOURCE PLAYBACK
Press PLAY.
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary to bring up the
Main Menu screen.
ACCESS R.A. EDIT SCREEN
Place the arrow next to
“R.A. EDIT” by pressing
CH5∞ or TIME SCAN5∞,
then press OK.
● The screen is superimposed on the video
playback in step 7.
PLAY
C.MEMORY
3
JOG
OK
R.A.EDIT START
MENU
CH
1
PREPARE FOR EDITING
R.A. EDIT
If you mistakenly select
“AV COMPU LINK” in
PRESS (MENU) TO MAIN MENU
step 7 on page 52, an error
message appears when
you finish step 6. Make sure “R.A. EDIT/PAUSE” is
selected before you continue.
Another VCR
(w/PAUSE connector)
REMOTE
PAUSE
Connect your VCR’s VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT
connectors to the VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors
on the recording deck, and connect your VCR’s PAUSE/
SPECIAL FUNCTION connector to the PAUSE connector on the recording deck.
● If the recording deck doesn’t have a PAUSE connector, connect to the R.A. EDIT connector instead.
● The Mini-plug cable is a mono 3.5 mm mini-plug to
mono 3.5 mm mini-plug connector.
Your VCR
8
•
•
•
MAKE CONNECTIONS
MAIN MENU
PROGRAM SET
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
CUSTOM SET
VIDEO CALIBRATION
=R.A. EDIT
PRESS (5, ∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
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7
LOCATE EDIT-IN POINT
Find the point on the source
tape from where you want
the edited scene to begin by
pressing TIME SCAN
™£, or using JOG/
TIME SCAN SHUTTLE
then press OK.
R.A. EDIT
=1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
TTL 0:00:00
EDIT MODE
8
LOCATE EDIT-OUT POINT
● The edit-out point is
registered in memory and
appears on the screen.
● The total time of the
edited scenes is displayed
to the right of "TTL".
● Repeat steps 7 and 8 for
each additional scene.
9
10
R.A. EDIT
=1
0:02:23
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
TTL 0:00:00
R.A. EDIT
1
0:02:23
=2
3
4
5
6
7
8
TTL 0:00:28
Press MENU as many times as necessary to return to the
normal screen, and engage the Stop mode for the both
VCRs.
NOTES:
CNT 0:00:00
● The edit-in point is
registered in memory and appears on the screen.
● You can also perform an Index Search (if index marks
have been previously recorded on the tape at the
desired points Z pg. 31) to find the points you want,
but this will result in reduced accuracy.
Find the point where you
want the edited scene to
end by pressing TIME SCAN
™£, or using JOG/
TIME SCAN SHUTTLE then
press OK.
11
END R.A. EDIT
EDIT MODE
CNT 0:02:23
EDIT MODE
0:02:51
● You can also monitor the sound when searching for scenes
you want to edit in steps 7 – 8. Since you can hear the
soundtrack during selection, you can avoid abrupt or
unnatural sounding scene-to-scene transitions. The sound that
is heard, however, is not TimeScan Audio.
● When editing, there may be a discrepancy of about 2 seconds
on the source tape between the locations you chose as edit-in/out points and the locations the VCR recognizes as those points.
● There are no limitations for R.A. Edit list (such as repeat
segments, negative counter values, segments out of order).
Only the start-stop sequence has to be in the normal play
direction.
● For any scene, the edit-out point must have a counter reading
that is at least 1 second after the corresponding edit-in point. Any
less than 1 second and the edit-out point will not be registered.
● Since the source VCR prerolls during Random Assemble
Editing, there must be at least 15 seconds worth of recorded
material prior to any edit-in point on the source tape.
● If the search time for an edit-in point exceeds 5 minutes, the
recording deck enters its Stop mode and editing will not take
place.
To Make Corrections . . .
CNT 0:02:51
PREPARE RECORDING DECK
. . . during step 7 or 8, you can cancel registered in and out
points by pressing CANCEL on the remote control. Each time
you press, the preceding point is erased.
Engage its Record-Standby mode.
● If, for example, you have registered 5 sets of in and out points
and want to reset the first set, you have to press CANCEL until
all points after the first set have been erased. Reenter them
after you've repaired the first set of points.
START R.A. EDIT
Memory Capacity
Press R.A. EDIT START on the VCR or C.MEMORY on
the remote control.
● Automatic editing begins; all the specified scenes are
copied to the recording deck in the order they were
registered.
● The on-screen display remains while your VCR
searches for each scene (blinking cursor indicates
scene currently being searched for), but disappears
during actual editing.
● During scene search, the recording deck automatically enters its Record-Standby mode. "SEARCHING"
appears on the screen.
● When all registered scenes have been edited, your
VCR enters the Still mode, the recording deck enters
its Record-Standby mode, and the cursor blinks at the
next available number.
Random Assemble Editing shares
memory space with the VCR's
timer. If there are programs
occupied by timer-recording data,
those spaces cannot be used to
register edit-in and -out points —
meaning you won't be able to edit
8 scenes.
R.A. EDIT
EDIT MODE
PROGRAM FULL
TTL 0:00:00
CNT 0:00:00
● When all 8 programs are full, "PROGRAM FULL" appears on
the R.A. EDIT screen.
● To cancel a program, see page 48.
RM-V403U Multi-Brand R.A. Edit Controller
(Not supplied)
By connecting this controller to your VCR's R.A. EDIT connector, you can perform Random Assemble Editing in combination
with a second non-JVC VCR. The controller is compatible with
various major VCR brands. For compatible systems and
availability, please consult your JVC dealer.
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SPECIAL FEATURES
TV Multi-Brand Remote
Control
POWER
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
R
2
TE
EN
NUMBER
1
The VCR's remote control can control several functions on JVC
remote control TVs and on the brands of remote control TVs
listed below.
1
0
CH
VOL. +/-
STOP
TV
/V
ID
EO
TV/CABLE/VCR
2
3
4
TURN ON THE TV
Turn the power on using the TV's remote control.
SET REMOTE CONTROL
MODE
Set the TV/CABLE/VCR switch on the VCR's remote
control to TV.
SET TV BRAND CODE
Refer to the chart below. While holding down POWER
on the VCR's remote control, enter your TV’s brand
code using the NUMBER keys, then press STOP.
● Once you have set the remote control to operate the
TV, you don’t have to repeat this step until you
replace your remote control’s batteries.
● PANASONIC has two codes. If the TV does not
function with one code, try entering the other.
OPERATE TV
First, press POWER on the remote to see if the TV’s power
goes off as it should. If it does, try other operations.
● The POWER, TV/VIDEO, CH5∞, VOL +/– and
NUMBER keys on the remote can all be used to
operate the TV. *For some brands of TV, you must
press ENTER after having pressed the NUMBER keys.
● To return the remote to VCR control, set the TV/
CABLE/VCR switch to VCR.
NOTE:
Depending on the kind of TV, there may be cases where some
or all functions cannot be operated using the remote control.
TV BRAND NAME
BRAND CODE
JVC
01
MAGNAVOX
02
MITSUBISHI
03
PANASONIC
04, 11
RCA
SHARP
05
06
SONY
07
TOSHIBA
08
ZENITH
09
HITACHI
10
SAMSUNG
12
SANYO
13
SEARS
13
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Cable Box Multi-Brand
Remote Control
POWER
3
5
6
7
8
9
R
2
4
TE
EN
NUMBER
1
The VCR's remote control can control functions on the brands
of cable boxes listed below. Some cable box brands have more
than one code. If your cable box does not function with a
specified code, try other codes.
1
0
CH
STOP
TV/CABLE/VCR
2
3
TURN ON THE CABLE BOX
Turn the power on using the cable box’s remote control.
SET REMOTE CONTROL
MODE
Set the TV/CABLE/VCR switch on the VCR’s remote
control to CABLE.
ENTER CABLE BOX BRAND
While holding down POWER on the VCR's remote
control, use the NUMBER keys to enter the cable box
brand number from the chart below and then press
STOP.
● Once you have set the remote control to operate the
cable box, you don't have to repeat this step until you
replace the remote control's batteries.
4
OPERATE CABLE BOX
First, press POWER to see if the cable box’s power goes
off as it should. If it does, try other functions (CH5∞
and the NUMBER keys can be used to operate the
cable box).
● For some brands of cable box, you must press ENTER
after having pressed the NUMBER keys.
● To return the remote to VCR control, set the TV/
CABLE/VCR switch to VCR.
CABLE BOX BRAND NAME
CURTIS
GEMINI
GENERAL INSTRUMENTS
HAMLIN
JERROLD
OAK
PANASONIC
PIONEER
RCA
REGAL
SAMSUNG
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA
SIGMA
SL MARX
SPRUCER
TELEVIEW
TOCOM
VIDEOWAY
ZENITH
BRAND CODE
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08
01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08
15, 16, 17, 18
01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08
19, 20, 21
24, 25, 26
13, 14
24, 25, 26
15, 16, 17, 18
08, 13
09, 10
19, 20, 21
08, 13
24, 25, 26
08, 13
22, 23
11, 12
11, 12
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● You must set the cable box brand for your remote control and
the cable box brand for your Controller (Z pg. 17) separately.
The list of cable box brands that can be controlled by your
remote control is different from the list of brands that can be
controlled by your cable box controller.
● It is possible that the remote control will not operate your cable
box even if the cable box’s channels automatically change
during timer recording using the Controller.
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SPECIAL FEATURES (cont.)
Control Two JVC VCRs
POWER
A/B CODE
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The supplied remote control is capable of controlling two JVC
VCRs independently using the A/B CODE switch. You can set
this VCR so it responds to remote commands only when the
switch is set to B, and another VCR so it responds to commands
when the switch is set to A. The switch is preset to A because
this VCR normally responds to A-code signals. You can easily
modify this VCR to accept B-code commands.
TIMER
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3
4
UNPLUG VCR'S POWER
CORD
Unplug from the AC outlet.
SET A/B CODE SWITCH
Set the A/B CODE switch on the remote control to B.
PLUG IN POWER CORD
Plug back in to the AC outlet.
TURN VCR POWER ON
Press POWER on the remote.
● You can control two VCRs with the same remote
control by toggling the slide switch between A and B.
The VCR will now respond only to B-code commands.
Child Lock
This feature allows you to prevent the operation of the VCR.
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TURN VCR POWER ON
Press POWER.
ENGAGE CHILD LOCK
Press and hold POWER on the remote control until the
Child Lock indicator ("—") appears on the front display
panel.
● To cancel Child Lock, press and hold POWER on the
remote to turn the VCR on. During timer recording,
pressing TIMER also cancels Child Lock.
NOTES:
● When Child Lock is engaged, make sure to keep the remote
control out of the reach of children.
● Timer recording of programs that were previously set can be
performed while the Child Lock is engaged. The feature
remains in effect after the recording is finished.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily
corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your VCR off for repair.
POWER
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. The power won’t come on.
● The power cord is disconnected.
Connect the power cord.
2. The clock works, but the VCR’s
power won’t come on.
● The TIMER mode is engaged with
Auto Timer set to "OFF" (Z pg. 49).
Press TIMER to disengage.
3. The remote control won’t function.
● The batteries are discharged.
● The A/B CODE switch is in the
wrong position.
● The TV/CABLE/VCR switch is in the
wrong position.
Replace the dead batteries with new ones.
Re-perform the A/B Code setting
( Z pg. 62).
Set the switch to the position
corresponding with the unit you want
to operate.
TAPE TRANSPORT
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. The cassette gets stuck partway
during loading, and is ejected.
SYMPTOM
● The cassette was inserted incorrectly.
Make sure the window side is up, the
rear label side is facing you and the
arrow on the front of the cassette is
pointing towards the VCR. Then insert
the cassette
2. The tape stops during rewind or
fast forward.
● The Counter Memory indicator
(“M”) is lit on the front display
panel.
Press C.MEMORY to disengage the
Counter Memory mode and extinguish the indicator.
PLAYBACK
SYMPTOM
1. The tape is running but the picture
won’t appear.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
● If you’re using the RF OUT connection (Z pg. 6), the channel selector
on the TV is set incorrectly.
● If you’re using the AV connection
( Z pg. 6), the TV receiver is set to
the wrong mode.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Set the channel selector to channel 3
or 4.
Set the TV receiver to its AV mode.
2. Noise appears during visual search.
● This is normal.
3. Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi
soundtrack.
● Automatic tracking is engaged.
Engage and adjust tracking manually
( Z pg. 28).
4. The playback picture is blurred or
interrupted, even though TV
broadcasts are clear.
● The video heads may be dirty.
The heads must be cleaned. Consult
your JVC dealer ( Z pg. 71).
5. The Hi-Fi soundtrack cannot be
heard.
● The AUDIO MONITOR option at
the Function Set screen was set
incorrectly.
Set AUDIO MONITOR to "HI-FI"
( Z pg. 29).
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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)
RECORDING
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Recording won’t start.
● There’s no cassette loaded.
● The loaded cassette has had its
record safety tab removed.
Insert a cassette.
Remove the cassette and cover the
hole with adhesive tape, or load a
cassette on which the record safety
tab is intact.
2. TV broadcasts won’t record
properly.
● The VCR has been set to its AUX
mode by mistake.
Set the VCR to the appropriate
channel.
3. Tape-to-tape editing won’t work.
●The VCRs or the camcorder and the
VCR have been incorrectly connected.
Refer to the directions and the
illustration under “Edit To Or From
Another VCR” (Z pg. 51) or “Edit
From A Camcorder” (Z pg. 52) and
properly connect the units.
Make sure the power to all units is on.
● The power to one or more of the
units has not been turned on.
● The recorder’s input mode has been
set incorrectly.
Set the recorder’s input mode to AUX
and select "FRONT" or "REAR" at the
Aux Input Screen (Z pg. 53).
TIMER RECORDING
SYMPTOM
1. Timer recording won’t work.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
● The clock and/or the timer have
been set incorrectly.
● The timer is not engaged.
● The VCR has not been set up properly.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Check or re-perform the clock/timer
settings to ensure correctness.
Press TIMER and check to make sure
that TIMER appears on the front
display panel.
Re-perform the set-up procedures.
Make sure you have compensated for
Guide Channel and VCR or cable
box channel number mismatches
( Z pg. 19).
2. On-screen timer programming
won’t work.
● Timer recording is in progress.
Timer programming can’t be performed
when timer recording is in progress.
Wait until it finishes.
3. TIMER and ] on the front
display panel won’t stop blinking.
● The timer is engaged but there’s no
cassette loaded.
Load a cassette with the record safety
tab intact, or with the hole covered
with adhesive tape.
4. The cassette is automatically
ejected, and TIMER and ] on the
front display panel won’t stop
blinking.
● The loaded cassette has had its
record safety tab removed.
Remove the cassette and cover its
hole with adhesive tape, or replace it
with a cassette on which the safety
tab is intact.
5. TIMER blinks for 10 seconds and
the timer mode is disengaged.
● TIMER has been pressed when there
are no programs in memory, or the
timer record program information
has not been programmed correctly.
Check the programmed data and reprogram as necessary, then press
TIMER again.
6. The cassette is automatically
ejected, the power shuts off and
TIMER and ] won’t stop
blinking.
● The end of tape was reached during
timer recording.
The program may not have been
recorded in its entirety. Next time
make sure you have enough time on
the tape to record the entire program.
7. Cable channels are not automatically
switched during timer recording.
● The Cable Box Controller is not
properly connected to the VCR.
● The output channel selected in the
Cable Box Output screen is incorrect.
Connect the Cable Box Controller
correctly ( Z pg. 15).
After confirming your cable box’s
output channel number, re-access the
Cable Box Output screen and select
the correct number ( Z pg. 17).
Make sure the power is on before
timer recording starts.
● The cable box’s power is off.
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8. Timer recording begins as scheduled, but the channel is always
incorrect.
● Even though you don't use an
external Cable Box, "CABLE BOX
OUTPUT" is set to "ON".
Set "CABLE BOX OUTPUT" to "OFF"
(Z pg. 17).
9. We moved, and now VCR Plus+
doesn’t work properly.
● The receivable stations in the new area
are received on different channels than
those in the previous area.
Re-perform the VCR Plus+ setup
procedure (Z pg. 19).
10.“PROGRAM FULL” is displayed on
the VCR Plus+ screen.
● All 8 programs of the VCR’s timer
memory are used.
Wait until a space in memory clears,
or cancel unnecessary program
information (Z pg. 48).
OTHER PROBLEMS
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. When scanning channels, some of
them are skipped over.
● Those channels have been preset to
be skipped.
If you need the skipped channels,
restore them (Z pg. 14).
2. The channel can’t be changed.
● Recording is in progress.
Press PAUSE to pause the recording,
change channels, then press PLAY to
resume recording.
3. The remote control won’t operate
my TV.
● The TV/CABLE/VCR switch is set to
a position other than TV.
Set the switch to TV.
4. The remote control won't operate
my cable box.
● The TV/CABLE/VCR switch is set to
a position other than CABLE.
Set the switch to CABLE.
5. Even though Auto or Semi-Auto
clock setting has been selected, the
clock is incorrect.
● The clock setting data received from
the Host Channel is incorrect.
Select a different Host Channel during
the Semi-Auto setting procedure
(Z pg. 10), or perform the Manual
setting procedure (Z pg. 11).
ATTENTION:
This recorder contains microcomputers. External electronic noise or interference could cause malfunctioning. In such cases,
switch the power off and unplug the power cord. Then plug it in again and switch power on. Take out the cassette. After
checking the cassette, operate the unit as usual.
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PLAYBACK
RECORDING
Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached
during playback or search?
A. The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning.
Q. When I pause and then resume a recording, the end
of the recording before the pause is overlapped by
the new recording. Why does this happen?
A. This is normal. It reduces distortion at the pause and
resume points.
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A. If the condition of the tape being played back is not
good, jittering of the video (including on-screen
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Q. Noise bars appear during multi-speed search. What’s
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after 5 minutes to protect the heads. When paused
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A. Picture loss occurs when these types of playback are
attempted with a tape recorded in LP mode. Pressing
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A. You won’t see the picture as it is replaced by the onscreen menu, but the audio from the program or tape
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INDEX
List Of Terms
This guide serves as a quick way to locate frequently used terms and on-screen display names. The first page on which the term
appears is listed. Most terms appear more than once in the instruction manual.
A
L
A/B Code ....................................................................62
Active Video Calibration ............................................. 38
Add Channel ...............................................................14
AFC .............................................................................14
Audio Dubbing ...........................................................55
Audio Monitor ............................................................29
Auto Channel Setting ..................................................13
Auto Clock Setting ...................................................... 11
Auto Daylight Saving Time .......................................... 11
Auto Timer ..................................................................49
Automatic Tracking .....................................................28
Aux Input ....................................................................53
AV Compu Link Playback ........................................... 33
AV Connection .............................................................6
Language Selection .......................................................8
B
Band ...........................................................................12
C
Cable Box ...................................................................15
Cable Box Brand Setting .............................................. 17
Cable Box Controller ...................................................15
Cancel Program ..........................................................48
Cassette Adapter.................................... ...................... 25
Check Program ...........................................................48
Child Lock ..................................................................62
Connection to TV ..........................................................6
Contents ........................................................................5
Counter Memory .........................................................32
Counter Reset ..............................................................32
D
Delete Channel ...........................................................14
DSS Receiver ..............................................................22
Dual Quick Setting ........................................................7
E
Editing .........................................................................51
F
Frame-by-Frame Playback ........................................... 27
Function Setting ..........................................................29
M
Main Menu ...................................................................8
Manual Channel Setting .............................................. 14
Manual Clock Setting .................................................. 11
Manual Tracking .........................................................28
MBR (Multi-Brand Remote) Code Setting ..................... 60
N
Next-Function Memory ............................................... 33
O
On-Screen Display ......................................................30
On-Screen Timer Programming ................................... 46
On-Screen Timer Recording ........................................ 46
Override Auto Clock Setting .......................................... 9
P
PBS Channel .................................................................7
Playback .....................................................................25
R
Record Safety Tab .......................................................26
Recording ...................................................................26
Repeat Playback ..........................................................31
Reverse Motion Playback ............................................ 35
Reverse Slow Motion Playback ................................... 27
RF Connection ..............................................................6
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SAP (Second Audio Program) ...................................... 42
Second Audio .............................................................42
Select Cable Box Output Channel ............................... 16
Semi-Auto Clock Setting .............................................. 10
Skip Search .................................................................36
Slow Motion Playback ................................................27
Specifications ..............................................................70
Still Picture Playback ...................................................27
Superimpose ...............................................................30
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Tape Position Indicator ................................................33
Tape Speed Setting ......................................................26
TimeScan ....................................................................35
TIME SCAN SHUTTLE Ring ......................................... 35
Time Zone Selection ...................................................10
Tuner Setting ...............................................................12
Host Channel Selection ............................................... 10
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Guide Channel Map ....................................................21
Guide Channel Setting ................................................20
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Illumi Guide ................................................................44
Index Search ...............................................................31
Insert Cassette .............................................................25
Instant ReView ............................................................32
ITR (Instant Timer Recording) ...................................... 50
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Jog Dial .......................................................................27
Variable-Speed Search ................................................35
VCR Plus+ ...................................................................19
VCR Plus+ Timer Programming ................................... 44
VCR Plus+ Timer Recording ........................................ 44
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INDEX (cont.)
FRONT VIEW
1 234 56 7 8 9
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PAUSE A.DUB INSERT
REW
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REC
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FF
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MARK
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ERASE
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HEAD PHONE VOLUME
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1 Power ON/OFF Button (Z pg. 8)
2 Menu Button (Z pg. 8)
3 INDEX MARK Button (Z pg. 31)
4 Record [REC] Button (Z pg. 26)
5 Pause Button (Z pg. 26)
6 INDEX ERASE Button (Z pg. 31)
7 Audio Dubbing [A. DUB] Button (Z pg. 55)
8 INSERT Button (Z pg. 56)
9 Recording Speed [SP/EP] Button (Z pg. 26)
0 Cassette Loading Slot
! Stop/Eject Button (Z pg. 25)
@ Play Button (Z pg. 25)
# TIME SCAN Indicator (Z pg. 35)
$ TIME SCAN SHUTTLE Ring (Z pg. 25)
% TIME SCAN SHUTTLE Indicator (Z pg. 35)
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^ JOG Dial (Z pg. 27)
& Headphone Jack*
* Headphone Volume Control*
( Video Input Connector (Z pg. 52)
) Mono Audio Input Connector (Z pg. 52)
Audio Input Connector [L] (Z pg. 52)
q Audio Input Connector [R] (Z pg. 52)
w R.A. EDIT START Button (Z pg. 59)
e Instant REVIEW Button (Z pg. 32)
r Front Display Panel (Z pg. 69)
t Remote Control Sensor
y Channel [CH] 5∞ Buttons (Z pg. 8)
u OK Button (Z pg. 8)
i Rewind [REW] Button (Z pg. 25)
o Fast-Forward [FF] Button (Z pg. 25)
* It is possible to listen to the audio using headphones.
Adjust the volume level using the Headphone Volume Control.
REAR VIEW
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FUNCTION BOX
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1 Power Cord (Z pg. 6)
2 Video Output Connector (Z pg. 6)
3 Video Input Connector (Z pg. 51)
4 ANT. IN Connector (Z pg. 6)
5 Audio Output Connector [L] (Z pg. 6)
6 Audio Output Connector [R] (Z pg. 6)
7 Audio Input Connector [R] (Z pg. 51)
8 Mono Audio Input Connector (Z pg. 51)
Audio Input Connector [L] (Z pg. 51)
RF OUT
CH4
OFF
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9 PAUSE/SPECIAL FUNCTION connector
● Remote PAUSE Connector (Z pg. 52)
● AV COMPU LINK Connector (Z pg. 33)
● Random Assemble Editing Connector (Z pg. 58)
0 CABLE BOX Connector (Z pg. 15)
! RF Switch (Z pg. 6)
@ RF OUT Connector (Z pg. 6)
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2 Timer Mode Indicator (Z pg. 45)
3 Instant Timer Recording Indicator (Z pg. 50)
4 Video Mode Indicator (Z pg. 41)
5 “Cassette Loaded” Mark
6 Counter Memory Mark (Z pg. 32)
7 Tape Speed Indicators (Z pg. 26)
8 AM/PM Indicators (Z pg. 7)
9 Clock Display ( Z pg. 7)
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0 Channel Display [“AU” for AUX mode]
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Counter Display (Z pg. 25)
! Child Lock Indicator (Z pg. 62)
@ Multi-Channel TV Sound Indicators (Z pg. 42)
# Pause Mode Indicator (Z pg. 26)
$ Play Mode Indicator (Z pg. 25)
% Recording Mode Indicator (Z pg. 26)
REMOTE CONTROL (Provided)
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REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
** If the remote control doesn't work properly, remove its
batteries, wait a short time and then try again.
1 Instant REVIEW Button (Z pg. 32)
2 A/B Code Select Switch (Z pg. 62)
3 NUMBER Buttons (Z pg. 10)
4 “AUX” Mode Select Button (Z pg. 51)
5 CANCEL Button (Z pg. 48)
Counter [C.] RESET (Z pg. 32)
Channel [CH.] SKIP Button (Z pg. 14)
6 Volume [VOL] +/– Buttons (Z pg. 60)
7 DISPLAY Button (Z pg. 32)
8 Recording Speed [SP/EP] Button (Z pg. 26)
9 Rewind [REW] Button (Z pg. 25)
0 PLAY Button (Z pg. 25)
! Record [REC] Button (Z pg. 26)
@ Counter [C.] MEMORY Button (Z pg. 32)
ADD Button (Z pg. 14)
# MENU Button (Z pg. 8)
$ POWER ON/OFF Button (Z pg. 8)
% ENTER Button (Z pg. 26)
On-Screen Display [OSD] Button (Z pg. 30)
^ DAILY Timer Recording Button (Z pg. 45)
& WEEKLY Timer Recording Button (Z pg. 45)
* TIMER Button (Z pg. 45)
( Channel [CH] 5∞ Buttons (Z pg. 8)
) TV/VIDEO Button (Z pg. 41)
q TV/CABLE/VCR Switch (Z pg. 60)
w Fast-Forward [FF] Button (Z pg. 25)
e PAUSE Button (Z pg. 26)
r STOP Button (Z pg. 25)
t SKIP SEARCH Button (Z pg. 36)
y OK Button (Z pg. 8)
u TIME SCAN Button (Z pg. 8)
i ILLUMI GUIDE Button (Z pg. 44)
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GENERAL
Power requirement
Power consumption
Temperature
Operating
Storage
Operating position
Dimensions (W x H x D)
SPECIFICATIONS
: AC 120 V` , 60 Hz
: 21 W
: 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)
: –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to140°F)
: Horizontal only
: 435 x 105 x 353 mm
(15-3/16" x 4-3/16" x 13 -15/16")
: 5.5 kg (12.2 lbs)
: VHS NTSC standard
Weight
Format
Maximum recording time
SP
: 210 min. with ST-210 video
cassette
EP
: 630 min. with ST-210 video
cassette
VIDEO/AUDIO
Signal system
Recording/
Playback system
Signal-to-noise ratio
Horizontal resolution
Frequency range
Normal audio
Hi-Fi audio
Input/Output
TUNER
Tuning system
Channel coverage
VHF
UHF
CATV
RF output
: NTSC-type color signal and
EIA monochrome signal, 525
lines/60 fields
: DA-4 (Double Azimuth) head
helical scan system
: 45 dB
: 240 lines
: 70 Hz to 10,000 Hz
: 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz
: RCA connectors (IN x 2,
OUT x 1)
: Frequency-synthesized tuner
: Channels 2–13
: Channels 14–69
: 113 Channels
: Channel 3 or 4 (switchable;
preset to Channel 3 when
shipped) 75 ohms,
unbalanced
TIMER
Clock reference
Program capacity
Memory backup time
ACCESSORIES
Provided accessories
: Quartz
: 1-year programmable timer/
8 programs
: Approx. 10 min.
: RF cable (F-type),
Infrared remote control unit,
“AA” battery x 2,
Controller,
Audio/Video cable
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise specified.
E. & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without
notice.
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FOR SERVICING
HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER
TOLL FREE: 1-800-252-5722
Dear customer:
In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, read the instruction booklet before operating the unit. In the event
that repair is necessary, or for the address nearest your location, please refer to the factory service center list below or within the
Continental United States, call 1-800-252-5722 for your authorized servicer. Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty
Service.
— JVC
JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING
COMPANY OF AMERICA
DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.
FACTORY SERVICE CENTER LOCATIONS
107 Little Falls Road
Fairfield, NJ 07004-2105
(201) 808-9279
1500 Lakes Parkway
Lawrenceville, GA 30243-5357
(770) 339-2522
705 Enterprise Street
Aurora, IL 60504-8149
(708) 851-7855
5665 Corporate Avenue
Cypress, CA 90630-0024
(714) 229-8011
10700 Hammerly, Suite 110
Houston, TX 77043-2310
(713) 935-9331
2969 Mapunapuna Place
Honolulu, HI 96819-2040
(808) 833-5828
230 Eliot Street
Ashland, MA 01721-2377
(508) 881-5923
14505 Commerce Way
Miami Lakes, FL 33016-1512
(305) 362-6252
890 Dubuque Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080-1804
(415) 871-2666
Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service. Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering and production
of the wide array of JVC products, service is the key to maintaining the high level performance for which JVC is world famous. The
JVC service and engineering organization stands behind our products.
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA
DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.
107 Little Falls Road
Fairfield, NJ 07004-2105
If you ship the product...
Pack your JVC unit in the original carton or one of equivalent
size and strength. Enclose, with the unit, a letter stating the
problem or symptom that exists and also a copy of the receipt
or bill of sale you received when you purchased your JVC
unit. Print your home return address on the outside and the
inside of the carton. Send to the appropriate JVC Factory
Service Center as listed above.
ACCESSORIES
To purchase accessories for your JVC product, you may
contact your local JVC Dealer.
Or from the 48 Continental United States call toll free:
1-800-882-2345.
Don't service it yourself.
CAUTION
To prevent electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. No user
serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
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WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY
CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90
JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL
PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail
purchase for the period as shown below. ("The Warranty Period")
PARTS
1 YR
LABOR
90 DAYS
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IN
COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO.
WHAT WE WILL DO:
If this product is found to be defective, JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner. Such repair
and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers. Parts
used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period. All products and parts thereof may be
brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry-in basis except for Television sets having a screen size 25 inches and
above which are covered on an in-home basis.
WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE:
Return your product to a JVC authorized service center with a copy of your bill of sale. For your nearest JVC authorized
service center, please call toll free: (800) 252-5722.
If service is not available locally, box the product carefully, preferably in the original carton, and ship, insured, with a copy of
your bill of sale plus a letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center, the name and location
of which will be given to you by the toll-free number.
If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product, please contact our Customer Relations Department.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED:
This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover:
1. Products which have been subject to abuse, accident, alteration, modification, tampering, negligence, misuse, faulty
installation, lack of reasonable care, or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility authorized by JVC to
render such service, or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products, or if the model or serial number has been
altered, tampered with, defaced or removed;
2. Initial installation and installation and removal for repair;
3. Operational adjustments covered in the Owner's Manual, normal maintenance, video and audio head cleaning;
4. Damage that occurs in shipment, due to act of God, and cosmetic damage;
5. Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge;
6. Video Pick-up Tubes/CCD Image Sensor, Cartridge, Stylus (Needle) are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase;
7. Accessories;
8. Batteries (except that Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase); from the date of purchase);
There are no other express warranties except as listed above.
THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, IS
LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN.
JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OR ANY OTHER
DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO
TAPES, RECORDS OR DISCS) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH
OF THIS WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET
FORTH ABOVE.
Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential dameges or limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.
JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA
DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.
41 Slater Drive
Elmwood Park, New Jersey 07407
REFURBISHED PRODUCTS CARRY A SEPARATE WARRANTY, THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY. FOR DETAILS OF
REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY, PLEASE REFER TO THE REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION
PACKAGED WITH EACH REFURBISHED PRODUCT.
For customer use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this information for future
reference.
Model No.:
Serial No.:
Purchase date:
Name of dealer:
MEMO
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JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA
DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.
41 Slater Drive, Elmwood Park, N.J. 07407
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